1955 general election · South West
Bristol Central: 1955 general election result
Labour won Bristol Central at the 1955 general election with a majority of 8,752. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,75221.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.8%41,564 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,326
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,158 | 60.5% | |
| Conservative | 16,406 | 39.5% | |
| Valid votes | 41,564 | ||
| Majority | 8,752 | 21.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bristol Central at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,158 votes (60.5%).
What was the majority in Bristol Central in 1955?
8,752 votes (21.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Bristol Central in 1955?
73.8% of the 56,326 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,564 votes).
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