1955 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Sheffield Hallam: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Sheffield Hallam at the 1955 general election with a majority of 14,739. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 14,73932.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.1%45,399 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,231
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 30,069 | 66.2% | |
| Labour | 15,330 | 33.8% | |
| Valid votes | 45,399 | ||
| Majority | 14,739 | 32.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Sheffield Hallam at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 30,069 votes (66.2%).
What was the majority in Sheffield Hallam in 1955?
14,739 votes (32.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Sheffield Hallam in 1955?
74.1% of the 61,231 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,399 votes).
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