1955 general election · East Midlands
Horncastle: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Horncastle at the 1955 general election with a majority of 10,270. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,27033.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.0%30,514 valid votes
- Electorate
- 42,967
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,392 | 66.8% | |
| Labour | 10,122 | 33.2% | |
| Valid votes | 30,514 | ||
| Majority | 10,270 | 33.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Horncastle at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,392 votes (66.8%).
What was the majority in Horncastle in 1955?
10,270 votes (33.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Horncastle in 1955?
71.0% of the 42,967 registered electors cast a valid vote (30,514 votes).
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