1955 general election · North West
Westmorland: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Westmorland at the 1955 general election with a majority of 13,147. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 13,14735.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.6%36,637 valid votes
- Electorate
- 47,222
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,048 | 57.5% | |
| Labour | 7,901 | 21.6% | |
| Liberal | 7,688 | 21.0% | |
| Valid votes | 36,637 | ||
| Majority | 13,147 | 35.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Westmorland at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,048 votes (57.5%).
What was the majority in Westmorland in 1955?
13,147 votes (35.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Westmorland in 1955?
77.6% of the 47,222 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,637 votes).
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