1955 general election · North West
Darwen: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Darwen at the 1955 general election with a majority of 7,916. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,91617.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.3%45,542 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,322
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,729 | 58.7% | |
| Labour | 18,813 | 41.3% | |
| Valid votes | 45,542 | ||
| Majority | 7,916 | 17.4% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Darwen at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,729 votes (58.7%).
What was the majority in Darwen in 1955?
7,916 votes (17.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Darwen in 1955?
82.3% of the 55,322 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,542 votes).
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