1955 general election · South East
Hastings: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Hastings at the 1955 general election with a majority of 8,536. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,53623.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.7%36,705 valid votes
- Electorate
- 48,493
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,469 | 55.8% | |
| Labour | 11,933 | 32.5% | |
| Liberal | 4,303 | 11.7% | |
| Valid votes | 36,705 | ||
| Majority | 8,536 | 23.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Hastings at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,469 votes (55.8%).
What was the majority in Hastings in 1955?
8,536 votes (23.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Hastings in 1955?
75.7% of the 48,493 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,705 votes).
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