Ogmore: 1955 general election result
Labour won Ogmore at the 1955 general election with a majority of 22,524. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 22,52451.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.7%44,026 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,976
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 33,275 | 75.6% | |
| Conservative | 10,751 | 24.4% | |
| Valid votes | 44,026 | ||
| Majority | 22,524 | 51.2% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Ogmore at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 33,275 votes (75.6%).
What was the majority in Ogmore in 1955?
22,524 votes (51.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Ogmore in 1955?
78.7% of the 55,976 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,026 votes).
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