1955 general election · South West
Taunton: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Taunton at the 1955 general election with a majority of 5,542. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,54212.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 85.5%44,066 valid votes
- Electorate
- 51,564
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,962 | 52.1% | |
| Labour | 17,420 | 39.5% | |
| Liberal | 3,684 | 8.4% | |
| Valid votes | 44,066 | ||
| Majority | 5,542 | 12.6% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Taunton at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,962 votes (52.1%).
What was the majority in Taunton in 1955?
5,542 votes (12.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Taunton in 1955?
85.5% of the 51,564 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,066 votes).
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