1955 general election · London
Hackney Central: 1955 general election result
Labour won Hackney Central at the 1955 general election with a majority of 11,800. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,80027.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 66.1%43,754 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,183
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,012 | 61.7% | |
| Conservative | 15,212 | 34.8% | |
| Others | 1,530 | 3.5% | |
| Valid votes | 43,754 | ||
| Majority | 11,800 | 27.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Hackney Central at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,012 votes (61.7%).
What was the majority in Hackney Central in 1955?
11,800 votes (27.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Hackney Central in 1955?
66.1% of the 66,183 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,754 votes).
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