1955 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Colne Valley: 1955 general election result
Labour won Colne Valley at the 1955 general election with a majority of 3,596. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3,5968.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.1%42,620 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,540
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,108 | 54.2% | |
| Conservative | 19,512 | 45.8% | |
| Valid votes | 42,620 | ||
| Majority | 3,596 | 8.4% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Colne Valley at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,108 votes (54.2%).
What was the majority in Colne Valley in 1955?
3,596 votes (8.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Colne Valley in 1955?
81.1% of the 52,540 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,620 votes).
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