1955 general election · North East
Jarrow: 1955 general election result
Labour won Jarrow at the 1955 general election with a majority of 10,402. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 10,40226.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.1%39,010 valid votes
- Electorate
- 49,340
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,706 | 63.3% | |
| Conservative | 14,304 | 36.7% | |
| Valid votes | 39,010 | ||
| Majority | 10,402 | 26.7% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Jarrow at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,706 votes (63.3%).
What was the majority in Jarrow in 1955?
10,402 votes (26.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Jarrow in 1955?
79.1% of the 49,340 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,010 votes).
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