1955 general election · East Midlands
Northampton: 1955 general election result
Labour won Northampton at the 1955 general election with a majority of 3,348. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3,3485.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.6%60,890 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,712
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 32,119 | 52.8% | |
| Conservative | 28,771 | 47.3% | |
| Valid votes | 60,890 | ||
| Majority | 3,348 | 5.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Northampton at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 32,119 votes (52.8%).
What was the majority in Northampton in 1955?
3,348 votes (5.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Northampton in 1955?
82.6% of the 73,712 registered electors cast a valid vote (60,890 votes).
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