1955 general election · South West
Plymouth Devonport: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Plymouth Devonport at the 1955 general election with a majority of 100. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1000.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.1%52,642 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,235
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,821 | 47.2% | |
| Labour | 24,721 | 47.0% | |
| Liberal | 3,100 | 5.9% | |
| Valid votes | 52,642 | ||
| Majority | 100 | 0.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Plymouth Devonport at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,821 votes (47.2%).
What was the majority in Plymouth Devonport in 1955?
100 votes (0.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Plymouth Devonport in 1955?
77.1% of the 68,235 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,642 votes).
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