1955 general election · South East
Worthing: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Worthing at the 1955 general election with a majority of 21,875. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 21,87554.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.7%40,337 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,456
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 31,106 | 77.1% | |
| Labour | 9,231 | 22.9% | |
| Valid votes | 40,337 | ||
| Majority | 21,875 | 54.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Worthing at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 31,106 votes (77.1%).
What was the majority in Worthing in 1955?
21,875 votes (54.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Worthing in 1955?
72.7% of the 55,456 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,337 votes).
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