1955 general election · West Midlands
Newcastle under Lyme: 1955 general election result
Labour won Newcastle under Lyme at the 1955 general election with a majority of 6,745. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,74513.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.7%49,883 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,776
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 28,314 | 56.8% | |
| Conservative | 21,569 | 43.2% | |
| Valid votes | 49,883 | ||
| Majority | 6,745 | 13.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Newcastle under Lyme at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 28,314 votes (56.8%).
What was the majority in Newcastle under Lyme in 1955?
6,745 votes (13.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Newcastle under Lyme in 1955?
80.7% of the 61,776 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,883 votes).
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