1955 general election · North East
Houghton-le-Spring: 1955 general election result
Labour won Houghton-le-Spring at the 1955 general election with a majority of 22,899. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 22,89952.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.5%43,851 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,166
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 33,375 | 76.1% | |
| Conservative | 10,476 | 23.9% | |
| Valid votes | 43,851 | ||
| Majority | 22,899 | 52.2% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Houghton-le-Spring at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 33,375 votes (76.1%).
What was the majority in Houghton-le-Spring in 1955?
22,899 votes (52.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Houghton-le-Spring in 1955?
79.5% of the 55,166 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,851 votes).
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