1955 general election · North West
Barrow in Furness: 1955 general election result
Labour won Barrow in Furness at the 1955 general election with a majority of 2,759. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,7596.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.7%42,825 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,073
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,792 | 53.2% | |
| Conservative | 20,033 | 46.8% | |
| Valid votes | 42,825 | ||
| Majority | 2,759 | 6.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Barrow in Furness at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,792 votes (53.2%).
What was the majority in Barrow in Furness in 1955?
2,759 votes (6.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Barrow in Furness in 1955?
80.7% of the 53,073 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,825 votes).
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