1955 general election · South West
Torquay: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Torquay at the 1955 general election with a majority of 17,230. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 17,23034.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.5%49,336 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,353
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 29,777 | 60.4% | |
| Labour | 12,547 | 25.4% | |
| Liberal | 7,012 | 14.2% | |
| Valid votes | 49,336 | ||
| Majority | 17,230 | 34.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Torquay at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 29,777 votes (60.4%).
What was the majority in Torquay in 1955?
17,230 votes (34.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Torquay in 1955?
75.5% of the 65,353 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,336 votes).
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