1955 general election · South West
West Dorset: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won West Dorset at the 1955 general election with a majority of 6,763. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,76319.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.1%35,251 valid votes
- Electorate
- 44,026
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,007 | 59.6% | |
| Labour | 14,244 | 40.4% | |
| Valid votes | 35,251 | ||
| Majority | 6,763 | 19.2% | |
Questions and answers
Who won West Dorset at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,007 votes (59.6%).
What was the majority in West Dorset in 1955?
6,763 votes (19.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in West Dorset in 1955?
80.1% of the 44,026 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,251 votes).
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