1955 general election · East Midlands
Newark: 1955 general election result
Labour won Newark at the 1955 general election with a majority of 2,141. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,1414.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.5%43,973 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,655
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,057 | 52.4% | |
| Conservative | 20,916 | 47.6% | |
| Valid votes | 43,973 | ||
| Majority | 2,141 | 4.9% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Newark at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,057 votes (52.4%).
What was the majority in Newark in 1955?
2,141 votes (4.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Newark in 1955?
83.5% of the 52,655 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,973 votes).
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