1955 general election · North East
North West Durham: 1955 general election result
Labour won North West Durham at the 1955 general election with a majority of 14,006. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 14,00634.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.1%40,226 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,885
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,116 | 67.4% | |
| Conservative | 13,110 | 32.6% | |
| Valid votes | 40,226 | ||
| Majority | 14,006 | 34.8% | |
Questions and answers
Who won North West Durham at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,116 votes (67.4%).
What was the majority in North West Durham in 1955?
14,006 votes (34.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in North West Durham in 1955?
79.1% of the 50,885 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,226 votes).
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