Cardiff North: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Cardiff North at the 1955 general election with a majority of 9,185. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9,18518.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.9%49,633 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,352
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 29,409 | 59.3% | |
| Labour | 20,224 | 40.8% | |
| Valid votes | 49,633 | ||
| Majority | 9,185 | 18.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Cardiff North at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 29,409 votes (59.3%).
What was the majority in Cardiff North in 1955?
9,185 votes (18.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Cardiff North in 1955?
80.9% of the 61,352 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,633 votes).
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