1955 general election · North East
Sedgefield: 1955 general election result
Labour won Sedgefield at the 1955 general election with a majority of 8,853. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,85319.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.9%45,589 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,031
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,221 | 59.7% | |
| Conservative | 18,368 | 40.3% | |
| Valid votes | 45,589 | ||
| Majority | 8,853 | 19.4% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Sedgefield at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,221 votes (59.7%).
What was the majority in Sedgefield in 1955?
8,853 votes (19.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Sedgefield in 1955?
79.9% of the 57,031 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,589 votes).
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