1955 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Penistone: 1955 general election result
Labour won Penistone at the 1955 general election with a majority of 11,636. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,63624.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.0%47,228 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,029
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 29,432 | 62.3% | |
| Conservative | 17,796 | 37.7% | |
| Valid votes | 47,228 | ||
| Majority | 11,636 | 24.6% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Penistone at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 29,432 votes (62.3%).
What was the majority in Penistone in 1955?
11,636 votes (24.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Penistone in 1955?
80.0% of the 59,029 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,228 votes).
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