1955 general election · South West
Westbury: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Westbury at the 1955 general election with a majority of 3,389. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,3897.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.4%43,144 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,334
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 19,684 | 45.6% | |
| Labour | 16,295 | 37.8% | |
| Liberal | 7,165 | 16.6% | |
| Valid votes | 43,144 | ||
| Majority | 3,389 | 7.9% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Westbury at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 19,684 votes (45.6%).
What was the majority in Westbury in 1955?
3,389 votes (7.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Westbury in 1955?
82.4% of the 52,334 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,144 votes).
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