1955 general election · South East
Newbury: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Newbury at the 1955 general election with a majority of 7,237. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,23716.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.3%44,923 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,404
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,080 | 58.1% | |
| Labour | 18,843 | 42.0% | |
| Valid votes | 44,923 | ||
| Majority | 7,237 | 16.1% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Newbury at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,080 votes (58.1%).
What was the majority in Newbury in 1955?
7,237 votes (16.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Newbury in 1955?
78.3% of the 57,404 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,923 votes).
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