1955 general election · West Midlands
Oldbury and Halesowen: 1955 general election result
Labour won Oldbury and Halesowen at the 1955 general election with a majority of 5,055. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5,0559.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.6%52,362 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,622
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,123 | 46.1% | |
| Conservative | 19,068 | 36.4% | |
| Liberal | 9,171 | 17.5% | |
| Valid votes | 52,362 | ||
| Majority | 5,055 | 9.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Oldbury and Halesowen at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,123 votes (46.1%).
What was the majority in Oldbury and Halesowen in 1955?
5,055 votes (9.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Oldbury and Halesowen in 1955?
78.6% of the 66,622 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,362 votes).
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