1955 general election · London
Lewisham North: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Lewisham North at the 1955 general election with a majority of 3,236. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,2367.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.9%40,904 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,485
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,070 | 54.0% | |
| Labour | 18,834 | 46.0% | |
| Valid votes | 40,904 | ||
| Majority | 3,236 | 7.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Lewisham North at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,070 votes (54.0%).
What was the majority in Lewisham North in 1955?
3,236 votes (7.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Lewisham North in 1955?
77.9% of the 52,485 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,904 votes).
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