1955 general election · South West
North Cornwall: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won North Cornwall at the 1955 general election with a majority of 1,604. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,6044.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.3%35,509 valid votes
- Electorate
- 43,145
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 16,824 | 47.4% | |
| Liberal | 15,220 | 42.9% | |
| Labour | 3,465 | 9.8% | |
| Valid votes | 35,509 | ||
| Majority | 1,604 | 4.5% | |
Questions and answers
Who won North Cornwall at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 16,824 votes (47.4%).
What was the majority in North Cornwall in 1955?
1,604 votes (4.5% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in North Cornwall in 1955?
82.3% of the 43,145 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,509 votes).
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