Monmouth: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Monmouth at the 1955 general election with a majority of 5,797. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,79714.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.5%40,143 valid votes
- Electorate
- 49,252
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,970 | 57.2% | |
| Labour | 17,173 | 42.8% | |
| Valid votes | 40,143 | ||
| Majority | 5,797 | 14.4% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Monmouth at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,970 votes (57.2%).
What was the majority in Monmouth in 1955?
5,797 votes (14.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Monmouth in 1955?
81.5% of the 49,252 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,143 votes).
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