Cardiff West: 1955 general election result
Labour won Cardiff West at the 1955 general election with a majority of 4,962. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 4,96210.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.7%47,122 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,446
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,042 | 55.3% | |
| Conservative | 21,080 | 44.7% | |
| Valid votes | 47,122 | ||
| Majority | 4,962 | 10.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Cardiff West at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,042 votes (55.3%).
What was the majority in Cardiff West in 1955?
4,962 votes (10.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Cardiff West in 1955?
76.7% of the 61,446 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,122 votes).
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