Abertillery: 1955 general election result
Labour won Abertillery at the 1955 general election with a majority of 21,518. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 21,51869.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.1%30,939 valid votes
- Electorate
- 39,111
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,599 | 82.7% | |
| Conservative | 4,081 | 13.2% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 1,259 | 4.1% | |
| Valid votes | 30,939 | ||
| Majority | 21,518 | 69.6% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Abertillery at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,599 votes (82.7%).
What was the majority in Abertillery in 1955?
21,518 votes (69.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Abertillery in 1955?
79.1% of the 39,111 registered electors cast a valid vote (30,939 votes).
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