1955 general election · East Midlands
Peterborough: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Peterborough at the 1955 general election with a majority of 3,238. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,2386.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.0%49,400 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,513
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,319 | 53.3% | |
| Labour | 23,081 | 46.7% | |
| Valid votes | 49,400 | ||
| Majority | 3,238 | 6.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Peterborough at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,319 votes (53.3%).
What was the majority in Peterborough in 1955?
3,238 votes (6.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Peterborough in 1955?
83.0% of the 59,513 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,400 votes).
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