1955 general election · West Midlands
Brierley Hill: 1955 general election result
Labour won Brierley Hill at the 1955 general election with a majority of 949. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9491.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.9%49,077 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,179
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,013 | 51.0% | |
| Conservative | 24,064 | 49.0% | |
| Valid votes | 49,077 | ||
| Majority | 949 | 1.9% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Brierley Hill at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,013 votes (51.0%).
What was the majority in Brierley Hill in 1955?
949 votes (1.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Brierley Hill in 1955?
78.9% of the 62,179 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,077 votes).
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