1955 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Brighouse and Spenborough: 1955 general election result
Labour won Brighouse and Spenborough at the 1955 general election with a majority of 1,626. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 1,6263.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.7%45,722 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,616
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,674 | 51.8% | |
| Conservative | 22,048 | 48.2% | |
| Valid votes | 45,722 | ||
| Majority | 1,626 | 3.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Brighouse and Spenborough at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,674 votes (51.8%).
What was the majority in Brighouse and Spenborough in 1955?
1,626 votes (3.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Brighouse and Spenborough in 1955?
83.7% of the 54,616 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,722 votes).
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