1955 general election · West Midlands
Birmingham Northfield: 1955 general election result
Labour won Birmingham Northfield at the 1955 general election with a majority of 2,884. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,8845.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.6%51,260 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,219
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,072 | 52.8% | |
| Conservative | 24,188 | 47.2% | |
| Valid votes | 51,260 | ||
| Majority | 2,884 | 5.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Birmingham Northfield at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,072 votes (52.8%).
What was the majority in Birmingham Northfield in 1955?
2,884 votes (5.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Birmingham Northfield in 1955?
78.6% of the 65,219 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,260 votes).
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