1955 general election · North West
Leigh: 1955 general election result
Labour won Leigh at the 1955 general election with a majority of 11,956. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,95624.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.1%48,240 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,256
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 30,098 | 62.4% | |
| Conservative | 18,142 | 37.6% | |
| Valid votes | 48,240 | ||
| Majority | 11,956 | 24.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Leigh at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 30,098 votes (62.4%).
What was the majority in Leigh in 1955?
11,956 votes (24.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Leigh in 1955?
80.1% of the 60,256 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,240 votes).
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