1955 general election · North West
Bootle: 1955 general election result
Labour won Bootle at the 1955 general election with a majority of 1,438. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 1,4383.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.7%36,602 valid votes
- Electorate
- 48,381
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 19,020 | 52.0% | |
| Conservative | 17,582 | 48.0% | |
| Valid votes | 36,602 | ||
| Majority | 1,438 | 3.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bootle at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 19,020 votes (52.0%).
What was the majority in Bootle in 1955?
1,438 votes (3.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Bootle in 1955?
75.7% of the 48,381 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,602 votes).
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