1955 general election · South East
Gravesend: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Gravesend at the 1955 general election with a majority of 2,909. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,9096.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.7%47,721 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,099
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,058 | 46.2% | |
| Labour | 19,149 | 40.1% | |
| Others | 6,514 | 13.7% | |
| Valid votes | 47,721 | ||
| Majority | 2,909 | 6.1% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Gravesend at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,058 votes (46.2%).
What was the majority in Gravesend in 1955?
2,909 votes (6.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Gravesend in 1955?
80.7% of the 59,099 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,721 votes).
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