1955 general election · North West
Stockport South: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Stockport South at the 1955 general election with a majority of 4,086. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,08611.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.0%37,310 valid votes
- Electorate
- 47,251
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,698 | 55.5% | |
| Labour | 16,612 | 44.5% | |
| Valid votes | 37,310 | ||
| Majority | 4,086 | 11.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Stockport South at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,698 votes (55.5%).
What was the majority in Stockport South in 1955?
4,086 votes (11.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Stockport South in 1955?
79.0% of the 47,251 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,310 votes).
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