1955 general election · North East
Tynemouth: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Tynemouth at the 1955 general election with a majority of 10,836. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,83619.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.3%56,144 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,758
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 30,949 | 55.1% | |
| Labour | 20,113 | 35.8% | |
| Liberal | 5,082 | 9.1% | |
| Valid votes | 56,144 | ||
| Majority | 10,836 | 19.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Tynemouth at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 30,949 votes (55.1%).
What was the majority in Tynemouth in 1955?
10,836 votes (19.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Tynemouth in 1955?
79.3% of the 70,758 registered electors cast a valid vote (56,144 votes).
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