1955 general election · West Midlands
Oswestry: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Oswestry at the 1955 general election with a majority of 10,425. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,42529.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.2%35,293 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,289
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,859 | 64.8% | |
| Labour | 12,434 | 35.2% | |
| Valid votes | 35,293 | ||
| Majority | 10,425 | 29.5% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Oswestry at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,859 votes (64.8%).
What was the majority in Oswestry in 1955?
10,425 votes (29.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Oswestry in 1955?
70.2% of the 50,289 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,293 votes).
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