Gower: 1955 general election result
Labour won Gower at the 1955 general election with a majority of 18,169. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 18,16947.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.8%38,540 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,193
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,304 | 68.3% | |
| Conservative | 8,135 | 21.1% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 4,101 | 10.6% | |
| Valid votes | 38,540 | ||
| Majority | 18,169 | 47.1% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Gower at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,304 votes (68.3%).
What was the majority in Gower in 1955?
18,169 votes (47.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Gower in 1955?
76.8% of the 50,193 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,540 votes).
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