Neath: 1955 general election result
Labour won Neath at the 1955 general election with a majority of 21,114. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 21,11452.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.9%40,048 valid votes
- Electorate
- 51,422
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 30,581 | 76.4% | |
| Conservative | 9,467 | 23.6% | |
| Valid votes | 40,048 | ||
| Majority | 21,114 | 52.7% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Neath at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 30,581 votes (76.4%).
What was the majority in Neath in 1955?
21,114 votes (52.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Neath in 1955?
77.9% of the 51,422 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,048 votes).
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