1955 general election · East Midlands
South Northamptonshire: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won South Northamptonshire at the 1955 general election with a majority of 4,158. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,15810.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.6%38,836 valid votes
- Electorate
- 47,614
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,497 | 55.4% | |
| Labour | 17,339 | 44.7% | |
| Valid votes | 38,836 | ||
| Majority | 4,158 | 10.7% | |
Questions and answers
Who won South Northamptonshire at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,497 votes (55.4%).
What was the majority in South Northamptonshire in 1955?
4,158 votes (10.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in South Northamptonshire in 1955?
81.6% of the 47,614 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,836 votes).
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