1955 general election · East Midlands
Derby North: 1955 general election result
Labour won Derby North at the 1955 general election with a majority of 5,006. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5,00611.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.7%43,318 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,201
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,162 | 55.8% | |
| Conservative | 19,156 | 44.2% | |
| Valid votes | 43,318 | ||
| Majority | 5,006 | 11.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Derby North at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,162 votes (55.8%).
What was the majority in Derby North in 1955?
5,006 votes (11.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Derby North in 1955?
75.7% of the 57,201 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,318 votes).
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