1955 general election · East Midlands
Leicestersouth East: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Leicestersouth East at the 1955 general election with a majority of 11,541. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 11,54128.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.5%40,599 valid votes
- Electorate
- 51,747
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,070 | 64.2% | |
| Labour | 14,529 | 35.8% | |
| Valid votes | 40,599 | ||
| Majority | 11,541 | 28.4% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Leicestersouth East at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,070 votes (64.2%).
What was the majority in Leicestersouth East in 1955?
11,541 votes (28.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Leicestersouth East in 1955?
78.5% of the 51,747 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,599 votes).
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