1955 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Ripon: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Ripon at the 1955 general election with a majority of 12,065. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,06537.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.8%31,889 valid votes
- Electorate
- 40,451
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,977 | 68.9% | |
| Labour | 9,912 | 31.1% | |
| Valid votes | 31,889 | ||
| Majority | 12,065 | 37.8% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Ripon at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,977 votes (68.9%).
What was the majority in Ripon in 1955?
12,065 votes (37.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Ripon in 1955?
78.8% of the 40,451 registered electors cast a valid vote (31,889 votes).
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