1955 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Barnsley: 1955 general election result
Labour won Barnsley at the 1955 general election with a majority of 24,709. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 24,70945.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.6%54,261 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,997
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 39,485 | 72.8% | |
| Conservative | 14,776 | 27.2% | |
| Valid votes | 54,261 | ||
| Majority | 24,709 | 45.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Barnsley at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 39,485 votes (72.8%).
What was the majority in Barnsley in 1955?
24,709 votes (45.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Barnsley in 1955?
78.6% of the 68,997 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,261 votes).
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