Aberavon: 1955 general election result
Labour won Aberavon at the 1955 general election with a majority of 16,297. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 16,29739.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.3%41,709 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,616
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 29,003 | 69.5% | |
| Conservative | 12,706 | 30.5% | |
| Valid votes | 41,709 | ||
| Majority | 16,297 | 39.1% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Aberavon at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 29,003 votes (69.5%).
What was the majority in Aberavon in 1955?
16,297 votes (39.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Aberavon in 1955?
79.3% of the 52,616 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,709 votes).
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