1955 general election · East of England
Huntingdonshire: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Huntingdonshire at the 1955 general election with a majority of 5,939. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,93916.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.1%35,279 valid votes
- Electorate
- 45,757
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,609 | 58.4% | |
| Labour | 14,670 | 41.6% | |
| Valid votes | 35,279 | ||
| Majority | 5,939 | 16.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Huntingdonshire at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,609 votes (58.4%).
What was the majority in Huntingdonshire in 1955?
5,939 votes (16.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Huntingdonshire in 1955?
77.1% of the 45,757 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,279 votes).
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