1955 general election · South East
Lewes: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Lewes at the 1955 general election with a majority of 12,546. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,54633.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.8%37,330 valid votes
- Electorate
- 49,885
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,938 | 66.8% | |
| Labour | 12,392 | 33.2% | |
| Valid votes | 37,330 | ||
| Majority | 12,546 | 33.6% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Lewes at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,938 votes (66.8%).
What was the majority in Lewes in 1955?
12,546 votes (33.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Lewes in 1955?
74.8% of the 49,885 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,330 votes).
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