1955 general election · South East
Hove: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Hove at the 1955 general election with a majority of 22,353. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 22,35348.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.0%46,275 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,209
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 34,314 | 74.2% | |
| Labour | 11,961 | 25.9% | |
| Valid votes | 46,275 | ||
| Majority | 22,353 | 48.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Hove at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 34,314 votes (74.2%).
What was the majority in Hove in 1955?
22,353 votes (48.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Hove in 1955?
71.0% of the 65,209 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,275 votes).
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