1955 general election · North East
Middlesbrough West: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Middlesbrough West at the 1955 general election with a majority of 7,361. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,36116.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.4%43,629 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,916
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,495 | 58.4% | |
| Labour | 18,134 | 41.6% | |
| Valid votes | 43,629 | ||
| Majority | 7,361 | 16.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Middlesbrough West at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,495 votes (58.4%).
What was the majority in Middlesbrough West in 1955?
7,361 votes (16.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Middlesbrough West in 1955?
82.4% of the 52,916 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,629 votes).
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