1955 general election · East of England
South Norfolk: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won South Norfolk at the 1955 general election with a majority of 1,475. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,4754.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.8%35,905 valid votes
- Electorate
- 43,887
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 18,690 | 52.1% | |
| Labour | 17,215 | 48.0% | |
| Valid votes | 35,905 | ||
| Majority | 1,475 | 4.1% | |
Questions and answers
Who won South Norfolk at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 18,690 votes (52.1%).
What was the majority in South Norfolk in 1955?
1,475 votes (4.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in South Norfolk in 1955?
81.8% of the 43,887 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,905 votes).
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