Pontypridd: 1955 general election result
Labour won Pontypridd at the 1955 general election with a majority of 17,163. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 17,16342.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.9%40,599 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,214
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 28,881 | 71.1% | |
| Conservative | 11,718 | 28.9% | |
| Valid votes | 40,599 | ||
| Majority | 17,163 | 42.3% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Pontypridd at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 28,881 votes (71.1%).
What was the majority in Pontypridd in 1955?
17,163 votes (42.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Pontypridd in 1955?
74.9% of the 54,214 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,599 votes).
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