Llanelli: 1955 general election result
Labour won Llanelli at the 1955 general election with a majority of 23,381. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 23,38145.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.7%51,059 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,858
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 34,021 | 66.6% | |
| Conservative | 10,640 | 20.8% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 6,398 | 12.5% | |
| Valid votes | 51,059 | ||
| Majority | 23,381 | 45.8% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Llanelli at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 34,021 votes (66.6%).
What was the majority in Llanelli in 1955?
23,381 votes (45.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Llanelli in 1955?
78.7% of the 64,858 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,059 votes).
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