1955 general election · North West
Preston North: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Preston North at the 1955 general election with a majority of 2,903. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,9037.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.4%41,717 valid votes
- Electorate
- 51,220
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,310 | 53.5% | |
| Labour | 19,407 | 46.5% | |
| Valid votes | 41,717 | ||
| Majority | 2,903 | 7.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Preston North at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,310 votes (53.5%).
What was the majority in Preston North in 1955?
2,903 votes (7.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Preston North in 1955?
81.4% of the 51,220 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,717 votes).
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