1955 general election · West Midlands
Rowley Regis and Tipton: 1955 general election result
Labour won Rowley Regis and Tipton at the 1955 general election with a majority of 13,168. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 13,16830.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.1%43,164 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,908
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 28,166 | 65.3% | |
| Conservative | 14,998 | 34.8% | |
| Valid votes | 43,164 | ||
| Majority | 13,168 | 30.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Rowley Regis and Tipton at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 28,166 votes (65.3%).
What was the majority in Rowley Regis and Tipton in 1955?
13,168 votes (30.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Rowley Regis and Tipton in 1955?
72.1% of the 59,908 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,164 votes).
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