1955 general election · North West
Penrith and the Borders: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Penrith and the Borders at the 1955 general election with a majority of 13,672. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 13,67234.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.9%39,620 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,875
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,791 | 57.5% | |
| Labour | 9,119 | 23.0% | |
| Liberal | 7,342 | 18.5% | |
| Others | 368 | 0.9% | |
| Valid votes | 39,620 | ||
| Majority | 13,672 | 34.5% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Penrith and the Borders at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,791 votes (57.5%).
What was the majority in Penrith and the Borders in 1955?
13,672 votes (34.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Penrith and the Borders in 1955?
77.9% of the 50,875 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,620 votes).
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