1955 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Kingston-upon-Hull East: 1955 general election result
Labour won Kingston-upon-Hull East at the 1955 general election with a majority of 12,706. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 12,70624.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.6%52,516 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,423
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 28,990 | 55.2% | |
| Conservative | 16,284 | 31.0% | |
| Liberal | 7,242 | 13.8% | |
| Valid votes | 52,516 | ||
| Majority | 12,706 | 24.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Kingston-upon-Hull East at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 28,990 votes (55.2%).
What was the majority in Kingston-upon-Hull East in 1955?
12,706 votes (24.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Kingston-upon-Hull East in 1955?
75.6% of the 69,423 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,516 votes).
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