1955 general election · East Midlands
High Peak: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won High Peak at the 1955 general election with a majority of 5,442. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,44213.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.5%39,458 valid votes
- Electorate
- 49,612
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 19,094 | 48.4% | |
| Labour | 13,652 | 34.6% | |
| Liberal | 6,712 | 17.0% | |
| Valid votes | 39,458 | ||
| Majority | 5,442 | 13.8% | |
Questions and answers
Who won High Peak at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 19,094 votes (48.4%).
What was the majority in High Peak in 1955?
5,442 votes (13.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in High Peak in 1955?
79.5% of the 49,612 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,458 votes).
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