1955 general election · North West
Southport: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Southport at the 1955 general election with a majority of 17,441. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 17,44140.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.8%43,095 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,618
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 30,268 | 70.2% | |
| Labour | 12,827 | 29.8% | |
| Valid votes | 43,095 | ||
| Majority | 17,441 | 40.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Southport at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 30,268 votes (70.2%).
What was the majority in Southport in 1955?
17,441 votes (40.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Southport in 1955?
68.8% of the 62,618 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,095 votes).
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