1955 general election · North West
Rossendale: 1955 general election result
Labour won Rossendale at the 1955 general election with a majority of 2,911. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,9116.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 84.2%44,033 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,288
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,472 | 53.3% | |
| Conservative | 20,561 | 46.7% | |
| Valid votes | 44,033 | ||
| Majority | 2,911 | 6.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Rossendale at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,472 votes (53.3%).
What was the majority in Rossendale in 1955?
2,911 votes (6.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Rossendale in 1955?
84.2% of the 52,288 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,033 votes).
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