1955 general election · Northern Ireland
Belfast East: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Belfast East at the 1955 general election with a majority of 13,897. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 13,89732.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.4%43,135 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,258
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,938 | 62.5% | |
| Labour | 13,041 | 30.2% | |
| Others | 3,156 | 7.3% | |
| Valid votes | 43,135 | ||
| Majority | 13,897 | 32.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Belfast East at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,938 votes (62.5%).
What was the majority in Belfast East in 1955?
13,897 votes (32.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Belfast East in 1955?
70.4% of the 61,258 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,135 votes).
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