1955 general election · London
Dagenham: 1955 general election result
Labour won Dagenham at the 1955 general election with a majority of 25,093. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 25,09347.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.9%52,529 valid votes
- Electorate
- 76,198
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 38,811 | 73.9% | |
| Conservative | 13,718 | 26.1% | |
| Valid votes | 52,529 | ||
| Majority | 25,093 | 47.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Dagenham at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 38,811 votes (73.9%).
What was the majority in Dagenham in 1955?
25,093 votes (47.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Dagenham in 1955?
68.9% of the 76,198 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,529 votes).
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