1955 general election · North West
Morecambe and Lonsdale: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Morecambe and Lonsdale at the 1955 general election with a majority of 17,701. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 17,70142.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.4%41,711 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,089
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 29,706 | 71.2% | |
| Labour | 12,005 | 28.8% | |
| Valid votes | 41,711 | ||
| Majority | 17,701 | 42.4% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Morecambe and Lonsdale at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 29,706 votes (71.2%).
What was the majority in Morecambe and Lonsdale in 1955?
17,701 votes (42.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Morecambe and Lonsdale in 1955?
74.4% of the 56,089 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,711 votes).
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