1955 general election · North East
Newcastle-upon-Tyne East: 1955 general election result
Labour won Newcastle-upon-Tyne East at the 1955 general election with a majority of 1,822. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 1,8224.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.5%43,810 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,097
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,816 | 52.1% | |
| Conservative | 20,994 | 47.9% | |
| Valid votes | 43,810 | ||
| Majority | 1,822 | 4.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Newcastle-upon-Tyne East at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,816 votes (52.1%).
What was the majority in Newcastle-upon-Tyne East in 1955?
1,822 votes (4.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Newcastle-upon-Tyne East in 1955?
82.5% of the 53,097 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,810 votes).
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