1955 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Skipton: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Skipton at the 1955 general election with a majority of 9,182. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9,18222.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.5%41,020 valid votes
- Electorate
- 49,710
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,101 | 61.2% | |
| Labour | 15,919 | 38.8% | |
| Valid votes | 41,020 | ||
| Majority | 9,182 | 22.4% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Skipton at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,101 votes (61.2%).
What was the majority in Skipton in 1955?
9,182 votes (22.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Skipton in 1955?
82.5% of the 49,710 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,020 votes).
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