1955 general election · North West
Blackpool North: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Blackpool North at the 1955 general election with a majority of 16,030. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 16,03042.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 66.7%37,768 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,648
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,899 | 71.2% | |
| Labour | 10,869 | 28.8% | |
| Valid votes | 37,768 | ||
| Majority | 16,030 | 42.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Blackpool North at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,899 votes (71.2%).
What was the majority in Blackpool North in 1955?
16,030 votes (42.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Blackpool North in 1955?
66.7% of the 56,648 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,768 votes).
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