1955 general election · West Midlands
Shrewsbury: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Shrewsbury at the 1955 general election with a majority of 7,593. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,59321.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.5%35,045 valid votes
- Electorate
- 45,239
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,319 | 60.8% | |
| Labour | 13,726 | 39.2% | |
| Valid votes | 35,045 | ||
| Majority | 7,593 | 21.7% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Shrewsbury at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,319 votes (60.8%).
What was the majority in Shrewsbury in 1955?
7,593 votes (21.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Shrewsbury in 1955?
77.5% of the 45,239 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,045 votes).
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