Brecon and Radnor: 1955 general election result
Labour won Brecon and Radnor at the 1955 general election with a majority of 7,541. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,54116.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 86.8%45,110 valid votes
- Electorate
- 51,969
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,953 | 53.1% | |
| Conservative | 16,412 | 36.4% | |
| Liberal | 4,745 | 10.5% | |
| Valid votes | 45,110 | ||
| Majority | 7,541 | 16.7% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Brecon and Radnor at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,953 votes (53.1%).
What was the majority in Brecon and Radnor in 1955?
7,541 votes (16.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Brecon and Radnor in 1955?
86.8% of the 51,969 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,110 votes).
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