1955 general election · South East
Southampton Test: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Southampton Test at the 1955 general election with a majority of 3,842. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,8427.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.7%52,155 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,256
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,707 | 51.2% | |
| Labour | 22,865 | 43.8% | |
| Liberal | 2,583 | 5.0% | |
| Valid votes | 52,155 | ||
| Majority | 3,842 | 7.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Southampton Test at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,707 votes (51.2%).
What was the majority in Southampton Test in 1955?
3,842 votes (7.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Southampton Test in 1955?
78.7% of the 66,256 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,155 votes).
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