1955 general election · South West
South Gloucestershire: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won South Gloucestershire at the 1955 general election with a majority of 1,726. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,7264.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.7%41,794 valid votes
- Electorate
- 51,166
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,760 | 52.1% | |
| Labour | 20,034 | 47.9% | |
| Valid votes | 41,794 | ||
| Majority | 1,726 | 4.1% | |
Questions and answers
Who won South Gloucestershire at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,760 votes (52.1%).
What was the majority in South Gloucestershire in 1955?
1,726 votes (4.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in South Gloucestershire in 1955?
81.7% of the 51,166 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,794 votes).
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