1955 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Rotherham: 1955 general election result
Labour won Rotherham at the 1955 general election with a majority of 11,541. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,54126.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.4%43,305 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,971
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,423 | 63.3% | |
| Conservative | 15,882 | 36.7% | |
| Valid votes | 43,305 | ||
| Majority | 11,541 | 26.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Rotherham at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,423 votes (63.3%).
What was the majority in Rotherham in 1955?
11,541 votes (26.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Rotherham in 1955?
77.4% of the 55,971 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,305 votes).
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