1955 general election · South East
Portsmouth South: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Portsmouth South at the 1955 general election with a majority of 14,287. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 14,28734.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.4%41,487 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,311
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,887 | 67.2% | |
| Labour | 13,600 | 32.8% | |
| Valid votes | 41,487 | ||
| Majority | 14,287 | 34.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Portsmouth South at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,887 votes (67.2%).
What was the majority in Portsmouth South in 1955?
14,287 votes (34.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Portsmouth South in 1955?
72.4% of the 57,311 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,487 votes).
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