1955 general election · North West
Blackburn: 1955 general election result
Labour won Blackburn at the 1955 general election with a majority of 489. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 4890.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.1%51,993 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,548
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,241 | 50.5% | |
| Conservative | 25,752 | 49.5% | |
| Valid votes | 51,993 | ||
| Majority | 489 | 0.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Blackburn at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,241 votes (50.5%).
What was the majority in Blackburn in 1955?
489 votes (0.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Blackburn in 1955?
83.1% of the 62,548 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,993 votes).
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