1955 general election · East of England
King'S Lynn: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won King'S Lynn at the 1955 general election with a majority of 1,338. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,3383.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.2%40,560 valid votes
- Electorate
- 51,867
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,949 | 51.7% | |
| Labour | 19,611 | 48.4% | |
| Valid votes | 40,560 | ||
| Majority | 1,338 | 3.3% | |
Questions and answers
Who won King'S Lynn at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,949 votes (51.7%).
What was the majority in King'S Lynn in 1955?
1,338 votes (3.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in King'S Lynn in 1955?
78.2% of the 51,867 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,560 votes).
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