1955 general election · London
Orpington: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Orpington at the 1955 general election with a majority of 11,936. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 11,93632.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.4%37,006 valid votes
- Electorate
- 46,581
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,166 | 59.9% | |
| Labour | 10,230 | 27.6% | |
| Liberal | 4,610 | 12.5% | |
| Valid votes | 37,006 | ||
| Majority | 11,936 | 32.3% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Orpington at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,166 votes (59.9%).
What was the majority in Orpington in 1955?
11,936 votes (32.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Orpington in 1955?
79.4% of the 46,581 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,006 votes).
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