1955 general election · South East
Isle of Thanet: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Isle of Thanet at the 1955 general election with a majority of 12,289. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,28924.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.9%50,251 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,910
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 31,270 | 62.2% | |
| Labour | 18,981 | 37.8% | |
| Valid votes | 50,251 | ||
| Majority | 12,289 | 24.5% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Isle of Thanet at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 31,270 votes (62.2%).
What was the majority in Isle of Thanet in 1955?
12,289 votes (24.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Isle of Thanet in 1955?
71.9% of the 69,910 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,251 votes).
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