1955 general election · North West
Nelson and Colne: 1955 general election result
Labour won Nelson and Colne at the 1955 general election with a majority of 2,291. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,2915.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.4%41,979 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,355
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,135 | 52.7% | |
| Conservative | 19,844 | 47.3% | |
| Valid votes | 41,979 | ||
| Majority | 2,291 | 5.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Nelson and Colne at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,135 votes (52.7%).
What was the majority in Nelson and Colne in 1955?
2,291 votes (5.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Nelson and Colne in 1955?
83.4% of the 50,355 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,979 votes).
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