1955 general election · South West
Bristol North East: 1955 general election result
Labour won Bristol North East at the 1955 general election with a majority of 876. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8761.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.0%48,840 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,614
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,740 | 46.6% | |
| Conservative | 21,864 | 44.8% | |
| Liberal | 4,236 | 8.7% | |
| Valid votes | 48,840 | ||
| Majority | 876 | 1.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bristol North East at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,740 votes (46.6%).
What was the majority in Bristol North East in 1955?
876 votes (1.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Bristol North East in 1955?
78.0% of the 62,614 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,840 votes).
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