1955 general election · South West
Torrington: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Torrington at the 1955 general election with a majority of 9,312. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9,31230.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.2%30,936 valid votes
- Electorate
- 44,712
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,124 | 65.1% | |
| Labour | 10,812 | 35.0% | |
| Valid votes | 30,936 | ||
| Majority | 9,312 | 30.1% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Torrington at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,124 votes (65.1%).
What was the majority in Torrington in 1955?
9,312 votes (30.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Torrington in 1955?
69.2% of the 44,712 registered electors cast a valid vote (30,936 votes).
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