1955 general election · East of England
Southend West: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Southend West at the 1955 general election with a majority of 18,460. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 18,46043.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.1%42,567 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,424
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,326 | 64.2% | |
| Labour | 8,866 | 20.8% | |
| Liberal | 6,375 | 15.0% | |
| Valid votes | 42,567 | ||
| Majority | 18,460 | 43.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Southend West at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,326 votes (64.2%).
What was the majority in Southend West in 1955?
18,460 votes (43.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Southend West in 1955?
74.1% of the 57,424 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,567 votes).
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