1955 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds North West: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Leeds North West at the 1955 general election with a majority of 15,329. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 15,32931.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.6%48,517 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,142
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 31,923 | 65.8% | |
| Labour | 16,594 | 34.2% | |
| Valid votes | 48,517 | ||
| Majority | 15,329 | 31.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Leeds North West at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 31,923 votes (65.8%).
What was the majority in Leeds North West in 1955?
15,329 votes (31.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Leeds North West in 1955?
75.6% of the 64,142 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,517 votes).
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