1955 general election · North East
Bishop Auckland: 1955 general election result
Labour won Bishop Auckland at the 1955 general election with a majority of 5,845. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5,84515.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.0%37,763 valid votes
- Electorate
- 49,051
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,804 | 57.7% | |
| Conservative | 15,959 | 42.3% | |
| Valid votes | 37,763 | ||
| Majority | 5,845 | 15.5% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Bishop Auckland at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,804 votes (57.7%).
What was the majority in Bishop Auckland in 1955?
5,845 votes (15.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Bishop Auckland in 1955?
77.0% of the 49,051 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,763 votes).
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