1955 general election · East Midlands
Derby South: 1955 general election result
Labour won Derby South at the 1955 general election with a majority of 6,509. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,50915.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.8%43,061 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,675
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,081 | 53.6% | |
| Conservative | 16,572 | 38.5% | |
| Liberal | 3,408 | 7.9% | |
| Valid votes | 43,061 | ||
| Majority | 6,509 | 15.1% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Derby South at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,081 votes (53.6%).
What was the majority in Derby South in 1955?
6,509 votes (15.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Derby South in 1955?
78.8% of the 54,675 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,061 votes).
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