1955 general election · East of England
Ipswich: 1955 general election result
Labour won Ipswich at the 1955 general election with a majority of 3,582. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3,5825.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.5%61,030 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,792
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 32,306 | 52.9% | |
| Conservative | 28,724 | 47.1% | |
| Valid votes | 61,030 | ||
| Majority | 3,582 | 5.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Ipswich at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 32,306 votes (52.9%).
What was the majority in Ipswich in 1955?
3,582 votes (5.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Ipswich in 1955?
80.5% of the 75,792 registered electors cast a valid vote (61,030 votes).
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