1955 general election · West Midlands
Birmingham Small Heath: 1955 general election result
Labour won Birmingham Small Heath at the 1955 general election with a majority of 7,960. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,96021.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 65.8%36,928 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,101
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,444 | 60.8% | |
| Conservative | 14,484 | 39.2% | |
| Valid votes | 36,928 | ||
| Majority | 7,960 | 21.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Birmingham Small Heath at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,444 votes (60.8%).
What was the majority in Birmingham Small Heath in 1955?
7,960 votes (21.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Birmingham Small Heath in 1955?
65.8% of the 56,101 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,928 votes).
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