1955 general election · West Midlands
Coventry North: 1955 general election result
Labour won Coventry North at the 1955 general election with a majority of 3,173. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3,1736.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.3%45,957 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,845
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,565 | 53.5% | |
| Conservative | 21,392 | 46.6% | |
| Valid votes | 45,957 | ||
| Majority | 3,173 | 6.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Coventry North at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,565 votes (53.5%).
What was the majority in Coventry North in 1955?
3,173 votes (6.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Coventry North in 1955?
82.3% of the 55,845 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,957 votes).
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