1955 general election · West Midlands
Hereford: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Hereford at the 1955 general election with a majority of 9,400. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9,40027.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.8%34,870 valid votes
- Electorate
- 44,242
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 18,058 | 51.8% | |
| Liberal | 8,658 | 24.8% | |
| Labour | 8,154 | 23.4% | |
| Valid votes | 34,870 | ||
| Majority | 9,400 | 27.0% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Hereford at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 18,058 votes (51.8%).
What was the majority in Hereford in 1955?
9,400 votes (27.0% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Hereford in 1955?
78.8% of the 44,242 registered electors cast a valid vote (34,870 votes).
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