1955 general election · South East
Winchester: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Winchester at the 1955 general election with a majority of 11,236. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 11,23630.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.7%36,418 valid votes
- Electorate
- 47,464
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,827 | 65.4% | |
| Labour | 12,591 | 34.6% | |
| Valid votes | 36,418 | ||
| Majority | 11,236 | 30.9% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Winchester at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,827 votes (65.4%).
What was the majority in Winchester in 1955?
11,236 votes (30.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Winchester in 1955?
76.7% of the 47,464 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,418 votes).
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