1955 general election · South West
South Dorset: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won South Dorset at the 1955 general election with a majority of 5,417. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,41712.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.3%43,619 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,039
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,119 | 50.7% | |
| Labour | 16,702 | 38.3% | |
| Liberal | 4,798 | 11.0% | |
| Valid votes | 43,619 | ||
| Majority | 5,417 | 12.4% | |
Questions and answers
Who won South Dorset at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,119 votes (50.7%).
What was the majority in South Dorset in 1955?
5,417 votes (12.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in South Dorset in 1955?
79.3% of the 55,039 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,619 votes).
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