1955 general election · South West
Bristol North West: 1955 general election result
Labour won Bristol North West at the 1955 general election with a majority of 1,655. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 1,6553.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.1%44,245 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,942
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,950 | 51.9% | |
| Conservative | 21,295 | 48.1% | |
| Valid votes | 44,245 | ||
| Majority | 1,655 | 3.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bristol North West at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,950 votes (51.9%).
What was the majority in Bristol North West in 1955?
1,655 votes (3.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Bristol North West in 1955?
79.1% of the 55,942 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,245 votes).
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