1955 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Scarborough and Whitby: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Scarborough and Whitby at the 1955 general election with a majority of 16,645. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 16,64535.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.6%46,836 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,531
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,133 | 57.9% | |
| Labour | 10,488 | 22.4% | |
| Liberal | 9,215 | 19.7% | |
| Valid votes | 46,836 | ||
| Majority | 16,645 | 35.5% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Scarborough and Whitby at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,133 votes (57.9%).
What was the majority in Scarborough and Whitby in 1955?
16,645 votes (35.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Scarborough and Whitby in 1955?
72.6% of the 64,531 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,836 votes).
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