1955 general election · North East
Darlington: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Darlington at the 1955 general election with a majority of 2,581. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,5815.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.3%48,949 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,448
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,765 | 52.6% | |
| Labour | 23,184 | 47.4% | |
| Valid votes | 48,949 | ||
| Majority | 2,581 | 5.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Darlington at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,765 votes (52.6%).
What was the majority in Darlington in 1955?
2,581 votes (5.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Darlington in 1955?
82.3% of the 59,448 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,949 votes).
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