1955 general election · North East
Hexham: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Hexham at the 1955 general election with a majority of 10,264. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,26428.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.3%36,660 valid votes
- Electorate
- 47,438
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,462 | 64.0% | |
| Labour | 13,198 | 36.0% | |
| Valid votes | 36,660 | ||
| Majority | 10,264 | 28.0% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Hexham at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,462 votes (64.0%).
What was the majority in Hexham in 1955?
10,264 votes (28.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Hexham in 1955?
77.3% of the 47,438 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,660 votes).
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