1955 general election · East of England
Lowestoft: 1955 general election result
Labour won Lowestoft at the 1955 general election with a majority of 1,915. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 1,9154.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.6%45,259 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,850
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,587 | 52.1% | |
| Conservative | 21,672 | 47.9% | |
| Valid votes | 45,259 | ||
| Majority | 1,915 | 4.2% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Lowestoft at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,587 votes (52.1%).
What was the majority in Lowestoft in 1955?
1,915 votes (4.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Lowestoft in 1955?
79.6% of the 56,850 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,259 votes).
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