1955 general election · South West
North Devon: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won North Devon at the 1955 general election with a majority of 5,226. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,22614.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.1%35,614 valid votes
- Electorate
- 43,906
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 16,784 | 47.1% | |
| Liberal | 11,558 | 32.5% | |
| Labour | 7,272 | 20.4% | |
| Valid votes | 35,614 | ||
| Majority | 5,226 | 14.7% | |
Questions and answers
Who won North Devon at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 16,784 votes (47.1%).
What was the majority in North Devon in 1955?
5,226 votes (14.7% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in North Devon in 1955?
81.1% of the 43,906 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,614 votes).
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