1955 general election · South West
Poole: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Poole at the 1955 general election with a majority of 9,562. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9,56219.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.9%49,376 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,004
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,594 | 53.9% | |
| Labour | 17,032 | 34.5% | |
| Liberal | 5,750 | 11.7% | |
| Valid votes | 49,376 | ||
| Majority | 9,562 | 19.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Poole at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,594 votes (53.9%).
What was the majority in Poole in 1955?
9,562 votes (19.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Poole in 1955?
80.9% of the 61,004 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,376 votes).
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