1955 general election · East of England
South West Hertfordshire: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won South West Hertfordshire at the 1955 general election with a majority of 6,969. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,96913.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.3%50,725 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,383
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,847 | 56.9% | |
| Labour | 21,878 | 43.1% | |
| Valid votes | 50,725 | ||
| Majority | 6,969 | 13.7% | |
Questions and answers
Who won South West Hertfordshire at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,847 votes (56.9%).
What was the majority in South West Hertfordshire in 1955?
6,969 votes (13.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in South West Hertfordshire in 1955?
81.3% of the 62,383 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,725 votes).
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