1955 general election · London
Merton and Morden: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Merton and Morden at the 1955 general election with a majority of 6,390. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,39014.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.6%44,356 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,332
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,373 | 57.2% | |
| Labour | 18,983 | 42.8% | |
| Valid votes | 44,356 | ||
| Majority | 6,390 | 14.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Merton and Morden at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,373 votes (57.2%).
What was the majority in Merton and Morden in 1955?
6,390 votes (14.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Merton and Morden in 1955?
81.6% of the 54,332 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,356 votes).
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