1955 general election · South East
Isle of Wight: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Isle of Wight at the 1955 general election with a majority of 12,637. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,63725.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.3%50,033 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,297
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 31,335 | 62.6% | |
| Labour | 18,698 | 37.4% | |
| Valid votes | 50,033 | ||
| Majority | 12,637 | 25.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Isle of Wight at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 31,335 votes (62.6%).
What was the majority in Isle of Wight in 1955?
12,637 votes (25.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Isle of Wight in 1955?
74.3% of the 67,297 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,033 votes).
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