1955 general election · North East
Newcastle-upon-Tyne Central: 1955 general election result
Labour won Newcastle-upon-Tyne Central at the 1955 general election with a majority of 13,003. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 13,00333.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.9%39,201 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,309
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,102 | 66.6% | |
| Conservative | 13,099 | 33.4% | |
| Valid votes | 39,201 | ||
| Majority | 13,003 | 33.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Newcastle-upon-Tyne Central at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,102 votes (66.6%).
What was the majority in Newcastle-upon-Tyne Central in 1955?
13,003 votes (33.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Newcastle-upon-Tyne Central in 1955?
70.9% of the 55,309 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,201 votes).
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