1955 general election · South East
Oxford: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Oxford at the 1955 general election with a majority of 7,778. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,77814.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.2%52,974 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,721
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,708 | 52.3% | |
| Labour | 19,930 | 37.6% | |
| Liberal | 5,336 | 10.1% | |
| Valid votes | 52,974 | ||
| Majority | 7,778 | 14.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Oxford at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,708 votes (52.3%).
What was the majority in Oxford in 1955?
7,778 votes (14.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Oxford in 1955?
78.2% of the 67,721 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,974 votes).
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