1955 general election · North West
St.Helens: 1955 general election result
Labour won St.Helens at the 1955 general election with a majority of 15,883. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 15,88328.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.5%55,591 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,588
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 35,737 | 64.3% | |
| Conservative | 19,854 | 35.7% | |
| Valid votes | 55,591 | ||
| Majority | 15,883 | 28.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won St.Helens at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 35,737 votes (64.3%).
What was the majority in St.Helens in 1955?
15,883 votes (28.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in St.Helens in 1955?
73.5% of the 75,588 registered electors cast a valid vote (55,591 votes).
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