Caerphilly: 1955 general election result
Labour won Caerphilly at the 1955 general election with a majority of 18,672. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 18,67250.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.6%37,032 valid votes
- Electorate
- 47,131
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,852 | 75.2% | |
| Conservative | 9,180 | 24.8% | |
| Valid votes | 37,032 | ||
| Majority | 18,672 | 50.4% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Caerphilly at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,852 votes (75.2%).
What was the majority in Caerphilly in 1955?
18,672 votes (50.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Caerphilly in 1955?
78.6% of the 47,131 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,032 votes).
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