1955 general election · North East
Sunderland North: 1955 general election result
Labour won Sunderland North at the 1955 general election with a majority of 2,836. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,8366.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.7%45,638 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,255
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,237 | 53.1% | |
| Conservative | 21,401 | 46.9% | |
| Valid votes | 45,638 | ||
| Majority | 2,836 | 6.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Sunderland North at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,237 votes (53.1%).
What was the majority in Sunderland North in 1955?
2,836 votes (6.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Sunderland North in 1955?
75.7% of the 60,255 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,638 votes).
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