1955 general election · East of England
Hertford: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Hertford at the 1955 general election with a majority of 5,984. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,98413.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.2%44,044 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,556
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,014 | 56.8% | |
| Labour | 19,030 | 43.2% | |
| Valid votes | 44,044 | ||
| Majority | 5,984 | 13.6% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Hertford at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,014 votes (56.8%).
What was the majority in Hertford in 1955?
5,984 votes (13.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Hertford in 1955?
82.2% of the 53,556 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,044 votes).
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