1955 general election · South East
Petersfield: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Petersfield at the 1955 general election with a majority of 14,090. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 14,09039.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.7%35,562 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,994
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,826 | 69.8% | |
| Labour | 10,736 | 30.2% | |
| Valid votes | 35,562 | ||
| Majority | 14,090 | 39.6% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Petersfield at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,826 votes (69.8%).
What was the majority in Petersfield in 1955?
14,090 votes (39.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Petersfield in 1955?
69.7% of the 50,994 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,562 votes).
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