1955 general election · London
East Ham North: 1955 general election result
Labour won East Ham North at the 1955 general election with a majority of 5,545. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5,54518.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.9%30,377 valid votes
- Electorate
- 40,548
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 17,961 | 59.1% | |
| Conservative | 12,416 | 40.9% | |
| Valid votes | 30,377 | ||
| Majority | 5,545 | 18.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won East Ham North at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 17,961 votes (59.1%).
What was the majority in East Ham North in 1955?
5,545 votes (18.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in East Ham North in 1955?
74.9% of the 40,548 registered electors cast a valid vote (30,377 votes).
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