1955 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds West: 1955 general election result
Labour won Leeds West at the 1955 general election with a majority of 6,264. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,26413.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.4%46,587 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,202
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,576 | 52.8% | |
| Conservative | 18,312 | 39.3% | |
| Liberal | 3,699 | 7.9% | |
| Valid votes | 46,587 | ||
| Majority | 6,264 | 13.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Leeds West at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,576 votes (52.8%).
What was the majority in Leeds West in 1955?
6,264 votes (13.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Leeds West in 1955?
77.4% of the 60,202 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,587 votes).
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