Rhondda East: 1955 general election result
Labour won Rhondda East at the 1955 general election with a majority of 17,315. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 17,31557.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.1%30,114 valid votes
- Electorate
- 39,059
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,859 | 72.6% | |
| Others | 4,544 | 15.1% | |
| Conservative | 3,711 | 12.3% | |
| Valid votes | 30,114 | ||
| Majority | 17,315 | 57.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Rhondda East at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,859 votes (72.6%).
What was the majority in Rhondda East in 1955?
17,315 votes (57.5% of valid votes) over the Others.
What was the turnout in Rhondda East in 1955?
77.1% of the 39,059 registered electors cast a valid vote (30,114 votes).
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