1955 general election · North West
Heywood and Royton: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Heywood and Royton at the 1955 general election with a majority of 3,210. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,2106.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.8%48,438 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,203
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,824 | 53.3% | |
| Labour | 22,614 | 46.7% | |
| Valid votes | 48,438 | ||
| Majority | 3,210 | 6.6% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Heywood and Royton at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,824 votes (53.3%).
What was the majority in Heywood and Royton in 1955?
3,210 votes (6.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Heywood and Royton in 1955?
81.8% of the 59,203 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,438 votes).
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