1955 general election · South West
North Somerset: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won North Somerset at the 1955 general election with a majority of 4,183. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,1838.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 85.4%49,787 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,282
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,985 | 54.2% | |
| Labour | 22,802 | 45.8% | |
| Valid votes | 49,787 | ||
| Majority | 4,183 | 8.4% | |
Questions and answers
Who won North Somerset at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,985 votes (54.2%).
What was the majority in North Somerset in 1955?
4,183 votes (8.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in North Somerset in 1955?
85.4% of the 58,282 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,787 votes).
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