1955 general election · South West
Tavistock: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Tavistock at the 1955 general election with a majority of 10,236. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,23629.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.9%34,685 valid votes
- Electorate
- 45,096
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 18,991 | 54.8% | |
| Labour | 8,755 | 25.2% | |
| Liberal | 6,939 | 20.0% | |
| Valid votes | 34,685 | ||
| Majority | 10,236 | 29.5% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Tavistock at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 18,991 votes (54.8%).
What was the majority in Tavistock in 1955?
10,236 votes (29.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Tavistock in 1955?
76.9% of the 45,096 registered electors cast a valid vote (34,685 votes).
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