1955 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Halifax: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Halifax at the 1955 general election with a majority of 1,535. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,5352.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.2%55,077 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,714
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,306 | 51.4% | |
| Labour | 26,771 | 48.6% | |
| Valid votes | 55,077 | ||
| Majority | 1,535 | 2.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Halifax at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,306 votes (51.4%).
What was the majority in Halifax in 1955?
1,535 votes (2.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Halifax in 1955?
80.2% of the 68,714 registered electors cast a valid vote (55,077 votes).
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