1955 general election · North East
Sunderland South: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Sunderland South at the 1955 general election with a majority of 1,774. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,7743.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.4%47,680 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,615
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,727 | 51.9% | |
| Labour | 22,953 | 48.1% | |
| Valid votes | 47,680 | ||
| Majority | 1,774 | 3.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Sunderland South at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,727 votes (51.9%).
What was the majority in Sunderland South in 1955?
1,774 votes (3.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Sunderland South in 1955?
77.4% of the 61,615 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,680 votes).
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