1955 general election · East Midlands
Leicester North East: 1955 general election result
Labour won Leicester North East at the 1955 general election with a majority of 5,170. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5,17013.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.5%39,358 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,121
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,264 | 56.6% | |
| Conservative | 17,094 | 43.4% | |
| Valid votes | 39,358 | ||
| Majority | 5,170 | 13.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Leicester North East at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,264 votes (56.6%).
What was the majority in Leicester North East in 1955?
5,170 votes (13.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Leicester North East in 1955?
78.5% of the 50,121 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,358 votes).
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