1955 general election · South West
Plymouth Sutton: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Plymouth Sutton at the 1955 general election with a majority of 3,810. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,8106.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.9%56,292 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,367
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 30,051 | 53.4% | |
| Labour | 26,241 | 46.6% | |
| Valid votes | 56,292 | ||
| Majority | 3,810 | 6.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Plymouth Sutton at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 30,051 votes (53.4%).
What was the majority in Plymouth Sutton in 1955?
3,810 votes (6.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Plymouth Sutton in 1955?
78.9% of the 71,367 registered electors cast a valid vote (56,292 votes).
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