1955 general election · East Midlands
Rutland and Stamford: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Rutland and Stamford at the 1955 general election with a majority of 2,819. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,8198.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.7%32,531 valid votes
- Electorate
- 40,818
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 17,675 | 54.3% | |
| Labour | 14,856 | 45.7% | |
| Valid votes | 32,531 | ||
| Majority | 2,819 | 8.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Rutland and Stamford at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 17,675 votes (54.3%).
What was the majority in Rutland and Stamford in 1955?
2,819 votes (8.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Rutland and Stamford in 1955?
79.7% of the 40,818 registered electors cast a valid vote (32,531 votes).
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