1955 general election · South West
Swindon: 1955 general election result
Labour won Swindon at the 1955 general election with a majority of 3,939. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3,9399.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.0%39,913 valid votes
- Electorate
- 49,879
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,926 | 54.9% | |
| Conservative | 17,987 | 45.1% | |
| Valid votes | 39,913 | ||
| Majority | 3,939 | 9.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Swindon at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,926 votes (54.9%).
What was the majority in Swindon in 1955?
3,939 votes (9.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Swindon in 1955?
80.0% of the 49,879 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,913 votes).
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