1955 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds South: 1955 general election result
Labour won Leeds South at the 1955 general election with a majority of 12,016. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 12,01630.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.9%39,650 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,424
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,833 | 65.2% | |
| Conservative | 13,817 | 34.9% | |
| Valid votes | 39,650 | ||
| Majority | 12,016 | 30.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Leeds South at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,833 votes (65.2%).
What was the majority in Leeds South in 1955?
12,016 votes (30.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Leeds South in 1955?
72.9% of the 54,424 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,650 votes).
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