1955 general election · North East
Gateshead West: 1955 general election result
Labour won Gateshead West at the 1955 general election with a majority of 10,331. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 10,33130.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.5%33,749 valid votes
- Electorate
- 46,567
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,040 | 65.3% | |
| Conservative | 11,709 | 34.7% | |
| Valid votes | 33,749 | ||
| Majority | 10,331 | 30.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Gateshead West at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,040 votes (65.3%).
What was the majority in Gateshead West in 1955?
10,331 votes (30.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Gateshead West in 1955?
72.5% of the 46,567 registered electors cast a valid vote (33,749 votes).
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