1955 general election · North East
Newcastle-upon-Tyne North: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Newcastle-upon-Tyne North at the 1955 general election with a majority of 10,933. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,93327.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.6%39,539 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,955
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,236 | 63.8% | |
| Labour | 14,303 | 36.2% | |
| Valid votes | 39,539 | ||
| Majority | 10,933 | 27.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Newcastle-upon-Tyne North at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,236 votes (63.8%).
What was the majority in Newcastle-upon-Tyne North in 1955?
10,933 votes (27.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Newcastle-upon-Tyne North in 1955?
77.6% of the 50,955 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,539 votes).
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