1955 general election · West Midlands
Dudley: 1955 general election result
Labour won Dudley at the 1955 general election with a majority of 11,051. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,05119.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.8%57,196 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,651
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 31,384 | 54.9% | |
| Conservative | 20,333 | 35.6% | |
| Liberal | 5,479 | 9.6% | |
| Valid votes | 57,196 | ||
| Majority | 11,051 | 19.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Dudley at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 31,384 votes (54.9%).
What was the majority in Dudley in 1955?
11,051 votes (19.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Dudley in 1955?
79.8% of the 71,651 registered electors cast a valid vote (57,196 votes).
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