1955 general election · South East
New Forest: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won New Forest at the 1955 general election with a majority of 14,742. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 14,74237.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.2%39,312 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,724
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,027 | 68.8% | |
| Labour | 12,285 | 31.3% | |
| Valid votes | 39,312 | ||
| Majority | 14,742 | 37.5% | |
Questions and answers
Who won New Forest at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,027 votes (68.8%).
What was the majority in New Forest in 1955?
14,742 votes (37.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in New Forest in 1955?
73.2% of the 53,724 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,312 votes).
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