1955 general election · South West
North Dorset: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won North Dorset at the 1955 general election with a majority of 7,159. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,15919.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.2%36,286 valid votes
- Electorate
- 44,142
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 18,906 | 52.1% | |
| Liberal | 11,747 | 32.4% | |
| Labour | 5,633 | 15.5% | |
| Valid votes | 36,286 | ||
| Majority | 7,159 | 19.7% | |
Questions and answers
Who won North Dorset at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 18,906 votes (52.1%).
What was the majority in North Dorset in 1955?
7,159 votes (19.7% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in North Dorset in 1955?
82.2% of the 44,142 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,286 votes).
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