Rhondda West: 1955 general election result
Labour won Rhondda West at the 1955 general election with a majority of 16,864. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 16,86458.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.3%28,846 valid votes
- Electorate
- 35,943
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,288 | 73.8% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 4,424 | 15.3% | |
| Conservative | 3,134 | 10.9% | |
| Valid votes | 28,846 | ||
| Majority | 16,864 | 58.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Rhondda West at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,288 votes (73.8%).
What was the majority in Rhondda West in 1955?
16,864 votes (58.5% of valid votes) over the Plaid Cymru.
What was the turnout in Rhondda West in 1955?
80.3% of the 35,943 registered electors cast a valid vote (28,846 votes).
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