1955 general election · North West
Runcorn: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Runcorn at the 1955 general election with a majority of 10,830. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,83028.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.1%38,534 valid votes
- Electorate
- 47,487
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,682 | 64.1% | |
| Labour | 13,852 | 36.0% | |
| Valid votes | 38,534 | ||
| Majority | 10,830 | 28.1% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Runcorn at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,682 votes (64.1%).
What was the majority in Runcorn in 1955?
10,830 votes (28.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Runcorn in 1955?
81.1% of the 47,487 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,534 votes).
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