1955 general election · North West
Chorley: 1955 general election result
Labour won Chorley at the 1955 general election with a majority of 1,338. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 1,3382.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 84.3%48,650 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,700
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,994 | 51.4% | |
| Conservative | 23,656 | 48.6% | |
| Valid votes | 48,650 | ||
| Majority | 1,338 | 2.8% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Chorley at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,994 votes (51.4%).
What was the majority in Chorley in 1955?
1,338 votes (2.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Chorley in 1955?
84.3% of the 57,700 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,650 votes).
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