1955 general election · North West
Preston South: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Preston South at the 1955 general election with a majority of 474. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4741.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.9%42,520 valid votes
- Electorate
- 51,933
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,497 | 50.6% | |
| Labour | 21,023 | 49.4% | |
| Valid votes | 42,520 | ||
| Majority | 474 | 1.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Preston South at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,497 votes (50.6%).
What was the majority in Preston South in 1955?
474 votes (1.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Preston South in 1955?
81.9% of the 51,933 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,520 votes).
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