1955 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Dearne Valley: 1955 general election result
Labour won Dearne Valley at the 1955 general election with a majority of 26,316. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 26,31655.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.6%47,120 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,473
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 36,718 | 77.9% | |
| Conservative | 10,402 | 22.1% | |
| Valid votes | 47,120 | ||
| Majority | 26,316 | 55.9% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Dearne Valley at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 36,718 votes (77.9%).
What was the majority in Dearne Valley in 1955?
26,316 votes (55.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Dearne Valley in 1955?
80.6% of the 58,473 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,120 votes).
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