1955 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Howden: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Howden at the 1955 general election with a majority of 11,398. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 11,39832.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.7%35,149 valid votes
- Electorate
- 47,676
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,486 | 58.3% | |
| Labour | 9,088 | 25.9% | |
| Liberal | 5,575 | 15.9% | |
| Valid votes | 35,149 | ||
| Majority | 11,398 | 32.4% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Howden at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,486 votes (58.3%).
What was the majority in Howden in 1955?
11,398 votes (32.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Howden in 1955?
73.7% of the 47,676 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,149 votes).
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