1955 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Bradford South: 1955 general election result
Labour won Bradford South at the 1955 general election with a majority of 3,710. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3,7108.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.4%43,275 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,849
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,478 | 47.3% | |
| Conservative | 16,768 | 38.8% | |
| Liberal | 6,029 | 13.9% | |
| Valid votes | 43,275 | ||
| Majority | 3,710 | 8.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bradford South at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,478 votes (47.3%).
What was the majority in Bradford South in 1955?
3,710 votes (8.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Bradford South in 1955?
80.4% of the 53,849 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,275 votes).
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