1955 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Sheffield Brightside: 1955 general election result
Labour won Sheffield Brightside at the 1955 general election with a majority of 15,404. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 15,40437.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.1%41,343 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,156
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,643 | 66.9% | |
| Conservative | 12,239 | 29.6% | |
| Others | 1,461 | 3.5% | |
| Valid votes | 41,343 | ||
| Majority | 15,404 | 37.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Sheffield Brightside at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,643 votes (66.9%).
What was the majority in Sheffield Brightside in 1955?
15,404 votes (37.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Sheffield Brightside in 1955?
71.1% of the 58,156 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,343 votes).
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