1955 general election · East Midlands
West Derbyshire: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won West Derbyshire at the 1955 general election with a majority of 6,756. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,75619.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.0%35,348 valid votes
- Electorate
- 44,170
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,052 | 59.6% | |
| Labour | 14,296 | 40.4% | |
| Valid votes | 35,348 | ||
| Majority | 6,756 | 19.1% | |
Questions and answers
Who won West Derbyshire at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,052 votes (59.6%).
What was the majority in West Derbyshire in 1955?
6,756 votes (19.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in West Derbyshire in 1955?
80.0% of the 44,170 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,348 votes).
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