1955 general election · London
Ilford South: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Ilford South at the 1955 general election with a majority of 6,478. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,47813.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.3%48,106 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,866
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,292 | 56.7% | |
| Labour | 20,814 | 43.3% | |
| Valid votes | 48,106 | ||
| Majority | 6,478 | 13.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Ilford South at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,292 votes (56.7%).
What was the majority in Ilford South in 1955?
6,478 votes (13.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Ilford South in 1955?
75.3% of the 63,866 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,106 votes).
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