1955 general election · East Midlands
Melton: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Melton at the 1955 general election with a majority of 10,780. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,78021.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.9%49,368 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,986
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 30,074 | 60.9% | |
| Labour | 19,294 | 39.1% | |
| Valid votes | 49,368 | ||
| Majority | 10,780 | 21.8% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Melton at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 30,074 votes (60.9%).
What was the majority in Melton in 1955?
10,780 votes (21.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Melton in 1955?
80.9% of the 60,986 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,368 votes).
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