1955 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Harrogate: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Harrogate at the 1955 general election with a majority of 16,541. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 16,54144.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.9%37,057 valid votes
- Electorate
- 51,570
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,799 | 72.3% | |
| Labour | 10,258 | 27.7% | |
| Valid votes | 37,057 | ||
| Majority | 16,541 | 44.6% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Harrogate at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,799 votes (72.3%).
What was the majority in Harrogate in 1955?
16,541 votes (44.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Harrogate in 1955?
71.9% of the 51,570 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,057 votes).
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