1955 general election · East of England
Watford: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Watford at the 1955 general election with a majority of 1,717. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,7174.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.4%43,375 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,662
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,546 | 52.0% | |
| Labour | 20,829 | 48.0% | |
| Valid votes | 43,375 | ||
| Majority | 1,717 | 4.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Watford at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,546 votes (52.0%).
What was the majority in Watford in 1955?
1,717 votes (4.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Watford in 1955?
82.4% of the 52,662 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,375 votes).
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