1955 general election · East of England
Hitchin: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Hitchin at the 1955 general election with a majority of 965. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9651.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.2%51,777 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,258
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,371 | 50.9% | |
| Labour | 25,406 | 49.1% | |
| Valid votes | 51,777 | ||
| Majority | 965 | 1.9% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Hitchin at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,371 votes (50.9%).
What was the majority in Hitchin in 1955?
965 votes (1.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Hitchin in 1955?
83.2% of the 62,258 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,777 votes).
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