1955 general election · North East
South Shields: 1955 general election result
Labour won South Shields at the 1955 general election with a majority of 10,252. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 10,25219.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.6%53,216 valid votes
- Electorate
- 74,340
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 31,734 | 59.6% | |
| Conservative | 21,482 | 40.4% | |
| Valid votes | 53,216 | ||
| Majority | 10,252 | 19.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won South Shields at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 31,734 votes (59.6%).
What was the majority in South Shields in 1955?
10,252 votes (19.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in South Shields in 1955?
71.6% of the 74,340 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,216 votes).
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