1955 general election · North West
Oldham West: 1955 general election result
Labour won Oldham West at the 1955 general election with a majority of 3,539. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3,5398.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.7%42,789 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,352
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,164 | 54.1% | |
| Conservative | 19,625 | 45.9% | |
| Valid votes | 42,789 | ||
| Majority | 3,539 | 8.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Oldham West at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,164 votes (54.1%).
What was the majority in Oldham West in 1955?
3,539 votes (8.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Oldham West in 1955?
78.7% of the 54,352 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,789 votes).
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