1955 general election · North East
Durham: 1955 general election result
Labour won Durham at the 1955 general election with a majority of 15,772. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 15,77232.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.5%49,052 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,729
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 32,412 | 66.1% | |
| Conservative | 16,640 | 33.9% | |
| Valid votes | 49,052 | ||
| Majority | 15,772 | 32.2% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Durham at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 32,412 votes (66.1%).
What was the majority in Durham in 1955?
15,772 votes (32.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Durham in 1955?
79.5% of the 61,729 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,052 votes).
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