1955 general election · London
Tottenham: 1955 general election result
Labour won Tottenham at the 1955 general election with a majority of 8,883. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,88320.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.2%44,389 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,242
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,636 | 60.0% | |
| Conservative | 17,753 | 40.0% | |
| Valid votes | 44,389 | ||
| Majority | 8,883 | 20.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Tottenham at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,636 votes (60.0%).
What was the majority in Tottenham in 1955?
8,883 votes (20.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Tottenham in 1955?
70.2% of the 63,242 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,389 votes).
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