1955 general election · North West
Lancaster: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Lancaster at the 1955 general election with a majority of 4,549. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,54912.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.3%35,197 valid votes
- Electorate
- 43,811
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 19,873 | 56.5% | |
| Labour | 15,324 | 43.5% | |
| Valid votes | 35,197 | ||
| Majority | 4,549 | 12.9% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Lancaster at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 19,873 votes (56.5%).
What was the majority in Lancaster in 1955?
4,549 votes (12.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Lancaster in 1955?
80.3% of the 43,811 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,197 votes).
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