1955 general election · South East
Rye: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Rye at the 1955 general election with a majority of 17,940. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 17,94045.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.4%39,060 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,223
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,500 | 73.0% | |
| Labour | 10,560 | 27.0% | |
| Valid votes | 39,060 | ||
| Majority | 17,940 | 45.9% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Rye at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,500 votes (73.0%).
What was the majority in Rye in 1955?
17,940 votes (45.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Rye in 1955?
73.4% of the 53,223 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,060 votes).
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