1955 general election · North East
Stockton on Tees: 1955 general election result
Labour won Stockton on Tees at the 1955 general election with a majority of 3,815. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3,8158.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.8%43,029 valid votes
- Electorate
- 51,366
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,422 | 54.4% | |
| Conservative | 19,607 | 45.6% | |
| Valid votes | 43,029 | ||
| Majority | 3,815 | 8.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Stockton on Tees at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,422 votes (54.4%).
What was the majority in Stockton on Tees in 1955?
3,815 votes (8.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Stockton on Tees in 1955?
83.8% of the 51,366 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,029 votes).
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