1955 general election · West Midlands
Meriden: 1955 general election result
Labour won Meriden at the 1955 general election with a majority of 1,105. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 1,1052.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.5%44,487 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,596
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,796 | 51.2% | |
| Conservative | 21,691 | 48.8% | |
| Valid votes | 44,487 | ||
| Majority | 1,105 | 2.5% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Meriden at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,796 votes (51.2%).
What was the majority in Meriden in 1955?
1,105 votes (2.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Meriden in 1955?
81.5% of the 54,596 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,487 votes).
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