1955 general election · South East
Rochester and Chatham: 1955 general election result
Labour won Rochester and Chatham at the 1955 general election with a majority of 2,447. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,4474.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.2%50,843 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,819
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,645 | 52.4% | |
| Conservative | 24,198 | 47.6% | |
| Valid votes | 50,843 | ||
| Majority | 2,447 | 4.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Rochester and Chatham at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,645 votes (52.4%).
What was the majority in Rochester and Chatham in 1955?
2,447 votes (4.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Rochester and Chatham in 1955?
82.2% of the 61,819 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,843 votes).
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