1955 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Hemsworth: 1955 general election result
Labour won Hemsworth at the 1955 general election with a majority of 34,042. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 34,04266.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.9%51,164 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,060
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 42,603 | 83.3% | |
| Conservative | 8,561 | 16.7% | |
| Valid votes | 51,164 | ||
| Majority | 34,042 | 66.5% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Hemsworth at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 42,603 votes (83.3%).
What was the majority in Hemsworth in 1955?
34,042 votes (66.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Hemsworth in 1955?
79.9% of the 64,060 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,164 votes).
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