1955 general election · West Midlands
Stoke on Trent South: 1955 general election result
Labour won Stoke on Trent South at the 1955 general election with a majority of 13,264. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 13,26427.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.6%48,742 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,212
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 31,003 | 63.6% | |
| Conservative | 17,739 | 36.4% | |
| Valid votes | 48,742 | ||
| Majority | 13,264 | 27.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Stoke on Trent South at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 31,003 votes (63.6%).
What was the majority in Stoke on Trent South in 1955?
13,264 votes (27.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Stoke on Trent South in 1955?
73.6% of the 66,212 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,742 votes).
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