1955 general election · West Midlands
Leek: 1955 general election result
Labour won Leek at the 1955 general election with a majority of 1,059. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 1,0591.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.5%55,487 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,062
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 28,273 | 51.0% | |
| Conservative | 27,214 | 49.1% | |
| Valid votes | 55,487 | ||
| Majority | 1,059 | 1.9% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Leek at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 28,273 votes (51.0%).
What was the majority in Leek in 1955?
1,059 votes (1.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Leek in 1955?
81.5% of the 68,062 registered electors cast a valid vote (55,487 votes).
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