1955 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Shipley: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Shipley at the 1955 general election with a majority of 5,331. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,33113.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 86.2%39,833 valid votes
- Electorate
- 46,205
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,582 | 56.7% | |
| Labour | 17,251 | 43.3% | |
| Valid votes | 39,833 | ||
| Majority | 5,331 | 13.4% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Shipley at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,582 votes (56.7%).
What was the majority in Shipley in 1955?
5,331 votes (13.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Shipley in 1955?
86.2% of the 46,205 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,833 votes).
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