1955 general election · North West
Bolton East: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Bolton East at the 1955 general election with a majority of 3,511. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,5117.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.2%48,779 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,601
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,145 | 53.6% | |
| Labour | 22,634 | 46.4% | |
| Valid votes | 48,779 | ||
| Majority | 3,511 | 7.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bolton East at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,145 votes (53.6%).
What was the majority in Bolton East in 1955?
3,511 votes (7.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Bolton East in 1955?
79.2% of the 61,601 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,779 votes).
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