1955 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Richmond (Yorkshire): 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Richmond (Yorkshire) at the 1955 general election with a majority of 16,005. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 16,00547.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 67.2%33,953 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,490
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,979 | 73.6% | |
| Labour | 8,974 | 26.4% | |
| Valid votes | 33,953 | ||
| Majority | 16,005 | 47.1% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Richmond (Yorkshire) at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,979 votes (73.6%).
What was the majority in Richmond (Yorkshire) in 1955?
16,005 votes (47.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Richmond (Yorkshire) in 1955?
67.2% of the 50,490 registered electors cast a valid vote (33,953 votes).
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