1955 general election · East of England
South East Essex: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won South East Essex at the 1955 general election with a majority of 6,690. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,69019.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.9%34,372 valid votes
- Electorate
- 47,132
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,531 | 59.7% | |
| Labour | 13,841 | 40.3% | |
| Valid votes | 34,372 | ||
| Majority | 6,690 | 19.5% | |
Questions and answers
Who won South East Essex at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,531 votes (59.7%).
What was the majority in South East Essex in 1955?
6,690 votes (19.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in South East Essex in 1955?
72.9% of the 47,132 registered electors cast a valid vote (34,372 votes).
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