1955 general election · North East
Chester-le-Street: 1955 general election result
Labour won Chester-le-Street at the 1955 general election with a majority of 22,276. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 22,27652.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.6%42,370 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,247
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 32,323 | 76.3% | |
| Conservative | 10,047 | 23.7% | |
| Valid votes | 42,370 | ||
| Majority | 22,276 | 52.6% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Chester-le-Street at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 32,323 votes (76.3%).
What was the majority in Chester-le-Street in 1955?
22,276 votes (52.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Chester-le-Street in 1955?
79.6% of the 53,247 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,370 votes).
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