1955 general election · South West
Gloucester: 1955 general election result
Labour won Gloucester at the 1955 general election with a majority of 748. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7481.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.9%41,960 valid votes
- Electorate
- 51,841
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,354 | 50.9% | |
| Conservative | 20,606 | 49.1% | |
| Valid votes | 41,960 | ||
| Majority | 748 | 1.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Gloucester at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,354 votes (50.9%).
What was the majority in Gloucester in 1955?
748 votes (1.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Gloucester in 1955?
80.9% of the 51,841 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,960 votes).
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