1955 general election · London
Hampstead: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Hampstead at the 1955 general election with a majority of 12,186. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,18624.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.7%50,488 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,423
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,226 | 55.9% | |
| Labour | 16,040 | 31.8% | |
| Liberal | 6,222 | 12.3% | |
| Valid votes | 50,488 | ||
| Majority | 12,186 | 24.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Hampstead at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,226 votes (55.9%).
What was the majority in Hampstead in 1955?
12,186 votes (24.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Hampstead in 1955?
69.7% of the 72,423 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,488 votes).
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