Caernarvon: 1955 general election result
Labour won Caernarvon at the 1955 general election with a majority of 9,221. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9,22126.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.4%35,235 valid votes
- Electorate
- 42,753
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 17,682 | 50.2% | |
| Conservative | 8,461 | 24.0% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 5,815 | 16.5% | |
| Liberal | 3,277 | 9.3% | |
| Valid votes | 35,235 | ||
| Majority | 9,221 | 26.2% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Caernarvon at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 17,682 votes (50.2%).
What was the majority in Caernarvon in 1955?
9,221 votes (26.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Caernarvon in 1955?
82.4% of the 42,753 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,235 votes).
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