1955 general election · East of England
Norwich South: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Norwich South at the 1955 general election with a majority of 1,758. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,7584.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.3%35,560 valid votes
- Electorate
- 45,402
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 18,659 | 52.5% | |
| Labour | 16,901 | 47.5% | |
| Valid votes | 35,560 | ||
| Majority | 1,758 | 4.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Norwich South at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 18,659 votes (52.5%).
What was the majority in Norwich South in 1955?
1,758 votes (4.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Norwich South in 1955?
78.3% of the 45,402 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,560 votes).
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