Barry: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Barry at the 1955 general election with a majority of 7,363. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,36315.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.6%46,807 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,003
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,085 | 57.9% | |
| Labour | 19,722 | 42.1% | |
| Valid votes | 46,807 | ||
| Majority | 7,363 | 15.7% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Barry at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,085 votes (57.9%).
What was the majority in Barry in 1955?
7,363 votes (15.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Barry in 1955?
83.6% of the 56,003 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,807 votes).
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