1955 general election · North West
Bury and Radcliffe: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Bury and Radcliffe at the 1955 general election with a majority of 3,749. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,7497.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.2%52,411 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,379
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,080 | 53.6% | |
| Labour | 24,331 | 46.4% | |
| Valid votes | 52,411 | ||
| Majority | 3,749 | 7.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bury and Radcliffe at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,080 votes (53.6%).
What was the majority in Bury and Radcliffe in 1955?
3,749 votes (7.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Bury and Radcliffe in 1955?
80.2% of the 65,379 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,411 votes).
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