1955 general election · West Midlands
Stoke on Trent Central: 1955 general election result
Labour won Stoke on Trent Central at the 1955 general election with a majority of 12,355. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 12,35527.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.3%44,549 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,444
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 28,452 | 63.9% | |
| Conservative | 16,097 | 36.1% | |
| Valid votes | 44,549 | ||
| Majority | 12,355 | 27.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Stoke on Trent Central at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 28,452 votes (63.9%).
What was the majority in Stoke on Trent Central in 1955?
12,355 votes (27.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Stoke on Trent Central in 1955?
71.3% of the 62,444 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,549 votes).
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