1955 general election · London
Kensington North: 1955 general election result
Labour won Kensington North at the 1955 general election with a majority of 2,943. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,9437.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.7%37,509 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,789
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,226 | 53.9% | |
| Conservative | 17,283 | 46.1% | |
| Valid votes | 37,509 | ||
| Majority | 2,943 | 7.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Kensington North at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,226 votes (53.9%).
What was the majority in Kensington North in 1955?
2,943 votes (7.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Kensington North in 1955?
69.7% of the 53,789 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,509 votes).
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