1955 general election · London
Erith and Crayford: 1955 general election result
Labour won Erith and Crayford at the 1955 general election with a majority of 8,618. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,61820.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.0%41,296 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,253
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,957 | 60.4% | |
| Conservative | 16,339 | 39.6% | |
| Valid votes | 41,296 | ||
| Majority | 8,618 | 20.9% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Erith and Crayford at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,957 votes (60.4%).
What was the majority in Erith and Crayford in 1955?
8,618 votes (20.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Erith and Crayford in 1955?
79.0% of the 52,253 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,296 votes).
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