1955 general election · West Midlands
Birmingham Edgbaston: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Birmingham Edgbaston at the 1955 general election with a majority of 14,094. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 14,09435.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.2%39,888 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,469
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,991 | 67.7% | |
| Labour | 12,897 | 32.3% | |
| Valid votes | 39,888 | ||
| Majority | 14,094 | 35.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Birmingham Edgbaston at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,991 votes (67.7%).
What was the majority in Birmingham Edgbaston in 1955?
14,094 votes (35.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Birmingham Edgbaston in 1955?
68.2% of the 58,469 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,888 votes).
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