1955 general election · South East
Tonbridge: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Tonbridge at the 1955 general election with a majority of 10,196. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,19620.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.5%48,846 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,709
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 29,521 | 60.4% | |
| Labour | 19,325 | 39.6% | |
| Valid votes | 48,846 | ||
| Majority | 10,196 | 20.9% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Tonbridge at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 29,521 votes (60.4%).
What was the majority in Tonbridge in 1955?
10,196 votes (20.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Tonbridge in 1955?
75.5% of the 64,709 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,846 votes).
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