1955 general election · North East
Gateshead East: 1955 general election result
Labour won Gateshead East at the 1955 general election with a majority of 4,947. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 4,94712.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.8%38,359 valid votes
- Electorate
- 48,692
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,653 | 56.5% | |
| Conservative | 16,706 | 43.6% | |
| Valid votes | 38,359 | ||
| Majority | 4,947 | 12.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Gateshead East at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,653 votes (56.5%).
What was the majority in Gateshead East in 1955?
4,947 votes (12.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Gateshead East in 1955?
78.8% of the 48,692 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,359 votes).
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