1955 general election · South West
Truro: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Truro at the 1955 general election with a majority of 4,717. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,71710.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.7%43,139 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,798
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 19,900 | 46.1% | |
| Labour | 15,183 | 35.2% | |
| Liberal | 8,056 | 18.7% | |
| Valid votes | 43,139 | ||
| Majority | 4,717 | 10.9% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Truro at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 19,900 votes (46.1%).
What was the majority in Truro in 1955?
4,717 votes (10.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Truro in 1955?
78.7% of the 54,798 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,139 votes).
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