1955 general election · North West
Salford West: 1955 general election result
Labour won Salford West at the 1955 general election with a majority of 859. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8592.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.9%43,967 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,701
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,413 | 51.0% | |
| Conservative | 21,554 | 49.0% | |
| Valid votes | 43,967 | ||
| Majority | 859 | 2.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Salford West at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,413 votes (51.0%).
What was the majority in Salford West in 1955?
859 votes (2.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Salford West in 1955?
74.9% of the 58,701 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,967 votes).
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