1955 general election · North West
Burnley: 1955 general election result
Labour won Burnley at the 1955 general election with a majority of 5,636. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5,63611.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.5%50,094 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,023
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,865 | 55.6% | |
| Conservative | 22,229 | 44.4% | |
| Valid votes | 50,094 | ||
| Majority | 5,636 | 11.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Burnley at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,865 votes (55.6%).
What was the majority in Burnley in 1955?
5,636 votes (11.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Burnley in 1955?
83.5% of the 60,023 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,094 votes).
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