Aberdare: 1955 general election result
Labour won Aberdare at the 1955 general election with a majority of 23,366. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 23,36659.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.3%39,393 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,333
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 29,528 | 75.0% | |
| Conservative | 6,162 | 15.6% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 3,703 | 9.4% | |
| Valid votes | 39,393 | ||
| Majority | 23,366 | 59.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Aberdare at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 29,528 votes (75.0%).
What was the majority in Aberdare in 1955?
23,366 votes (59.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Aberdare in 1955?
78.3% of the 50,333 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,393 votes).
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