1955 general election · East Midlands
Ashfield: 1955 general election result
Labour won Ashfield at the 1955 general election with a majority of 20,069. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 20,06943.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.5%45,741 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,820
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 32,905 | 71.9% | |
| Conservative | 12,836 | 28.1% | |
| Valid votes | 45,741 | ||
| Majority | 20,069 | 43.9% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Ashfield at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 32,905 votes (71.9%).
What was the majority in Ashfield in 1955?
20,069 votes (43.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Ashfield in 1955?
76.5% of the 59,820 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,741 votes).
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