1955 general election · South East
Portsmouth Langston: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Portsmouth Langston at the 1955 general election with a majority of 14,155. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 14,15528.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.0%49,873 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,299
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 32,014 | 64.2% | |
| Labour | 17,859 | 35.8% | |
| Valid votes | 49,873 | ||
| Majority | 14,155 | 28.4% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Portsmouth Langston at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 32,014 votes (64.2%).
What was the majority in Portsmouth Langston in 1955?
14,155 votes (28.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Portsmouth Langston in 1955?
73.0% of the 68,299 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,873 votes).
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