1955 general election · East of England
Luton: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Luton at the 1955 general election with a majority of 4,418. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,4189.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.1%48,166 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,932
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,722 | 51.3% | |
| Labour | 20,304 | 42.2% | |
| Liberal | 3,140 | 6.5% | |
| Valid votes | 48,166 | ||
| Majority | 4,418 | 9.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Luton at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,722 votes (51.3%).
What was the majority in Luton in 1955?
4,418 votes (9.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Luton in 1955?
83.1% of the 57,932 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,166 votes).
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