1955 general election · North West
Oldham East: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Oldham East at the 1955 general election with a majority of 380. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3800.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.7%43,496 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,980
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 19,185 | 44.1% | |
| Labour | 18,805 | 43.2% | |
| Liberal | 5,506 | 12.7% | |
| Valid votes | 43,496 | ||
| Majority | 380 | 0.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Oldham East at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 19,185 votes (44.1%).
What was the majority in Oldham East in 1955?
380 votes (0.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Oldham East in 1955?
77.7% of the 55,980 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,496 votes).
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