1955 general election · West Midlands
Birmingham Handsworth: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Birmingham Handsworth at the 1955 general election with a majority of 10,285. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,28525.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.5%40,561 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,322
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,349 | 60.0% | |
| Labour | 14,064 | 34.7% | |
| Others | 2,148 | 5.3% | |
| Valid votes | 40,561 | ||
| Majority | 10,285 | 25.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Birmingham Handsworth at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,349 votes (60.0%).
What was the majority in Birmingham Handsworth in 1955?
10,285 votes (25.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Birmingham Handsworth in 1955?
69.5% of the 58,322 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,561 votes).
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