1955 general election · London
Barking: 1955 general election result
Labour won Barking at the 1955 general election with a majority of 15,047. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 15,04738.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.5%39,211 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,314
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,129 | 69.2% | |
| Conservative | 12,082 | 30.8% | |
| Valid votes | 39,211 | ||
| Majority | 15,047 | 38.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Barking at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,129 votes (69.2%).
What was the majority in Barking in 1955?
15,047 votes (38.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Barking in 1955?
73.5% of the 53,314 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,211 votes).
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