1955 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds South East: 1955 general election result
Labour won Leeds South East at the 1955 general election with a majority of 12,572. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 12,57232.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 67.9%38,856 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,211
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,714 | 66.2% | |
| Conservative | 13,142 | 33.8% | |
| Valid votes | 38,856 | ||
| Majority | 12,572 | 32.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Leeds South East at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,714 votes (66.2%).
What was the majority in Leeds South East in 1955?
12,572 votes (32.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Leeds South East in 1955?
67.9% of the 57,211 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,856 votes).
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