1955 general election · South East
Maidstone: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Maidstone at the 1955 general election with a majority of 7,406. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,40615.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.1%47,128 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,144
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,267 | 57.9% | |
| Labour | 19,861 | 42.1% | |
| Valid votes | 47,128 | ||
| Majority | 7,406 | 15.7% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Maidstone at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,267 votes (57.9%).
What was the majority in Maidstone in 1955?
7,406 votes (15.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Maidstone in 1955?
77.1% of the 61,144 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,128 votes).
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