1955 general election · East of England
South Bedfordshire: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won South Bedfordshire at the 1955 general election with a majority of 2,468. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,4685.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.9%44,262 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,050
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,365 | 52.8% | |
| Labour | 20,897 | 47.2% | |
| Valid votes | 44,262 | ||
| Majority | 2,468 | 5.6% | |
Questions and answers
Who won South Bedfordshire at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,365 votes (52.8%).
What was the majority in South Bedfordshire in 1955?
2,468 votes (5.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in South Bedfordshire in 1955?
81.9% of the 54,050 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,262 votes).
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