1955 general election · East Midlands
South East Derbyshire: 1955 general election result
Labour won South East Derbyshire at the 1955 general election with a majority of 1,581. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 1,5813.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.1%49,659 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,476
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,620 | 51.6% | |
| Conservative | 24,039 | 48.4% | |
| Valid votes | 49,659 | ||
| Majority | 1,581 | 3.2% | |
Questions and answers
Who won South East Derbyshire at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,620 votes (51.6%).
What was the majority in South East Derbyshire in 1955?
1,581 votes (3.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in South East Derbyshire in 1955?
82.1% of the 60,476 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,659 votes).
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