1955 general election · London
Mitcham: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Mitcham at the 1955 general election with a majority of 7,590. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,59013.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.5%58,006 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,028
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 32,798 | 56.5% | |
| Labour | 25,208 | 43.5% | |
| Valid votes | 58,006 | ||
| Majority | 7,590 | 13.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Mitcham at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 32,798 votes (56.5%).
What was the majority in Mitcham in 1955?
7,590 votes (13.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Mitcham in 1955?
80.5% of the 72,028 registered electors cast a valid vote (58,006 votes).
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