1955 general election · South West
Wells: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Wells at the 1955 general election with a majority of 5,879. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,87913.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.5%45,369 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,057
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,624 | 56.5% | |
| Labour | 19,745 | 43.5% | |
| Valid votes | 45,369 | ||
| Majority | 5,879 | 13.0% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Wells at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,624 votes (56.5%).
What was the majority in Wells in 1955?
5,879 votes (13.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Wells in 1955?
79.5% of the 57,057 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,369 votes).
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