1955 general election · North West
Macclesfield: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Macclesfield at the 1955 general election with a majority of 9,189. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9,18920.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.6%45,913 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,991
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,551 | 60.0% | |
| Labour | 18,362 | 40.0% | |
| Valid votes | 45,913 | ||
| Majority | 9,189 | 20.0% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Macclesfield at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,551 votes (60.0%).
What was the majority in Macclesfield in 1955?
9,189 votes (20.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Macclesfield in 1955?
80.6% of the 56,991 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,913 votes).
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