1955 general election · South West
Stroud: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Stroud at the 1955 general election with a majority of 3,943. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,9438.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 84.3%47,182 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,962
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,318 | 49.4% | |
| Labour | 19,375 | 41.1% | |
| Liberal | 4,489 | 9.5% | |
| Valid votes | 47,182 | ||
| Majority | 3,943 | 8.4% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Stroud at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,318 votes (49.4%).
What was the majority in Stroud in 1955?
3,943 votes (8.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Stroud in 1955?
84.3% of the 55,962 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,182 votes).
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