Pontypool: 1955 general election result
Labour won Pontypool at the 1955 general election with a majority of 16,572. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 16,57245.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.1%36,172 valid votes
- Electorate
- 46,920
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,372 | 72.9% | |
| Conservative | 9,800 | 27.1% | |
| Valid votes | 36,172 | ||
| Majority | 16,572 | 45.8% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Pontypool at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,372 votes (72.9%).
What was the majority in Pontypool in 1955?
16,572 votes (45.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Pontypool in 1955?
77.1% of the 46,920 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,172 votes).
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