1955 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Wakefield: 1955 general election result
Labour won Wakefield at the 1955 general election with a majority of 9,745. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9,74520.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.9%46,615 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,828
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 28,180 | 60.5% | |
| Conservative | 18,435 | 39.6% | |
| Valid votes | 46,615 | ||
| Majority | 9,745 | 20.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Wakefield at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 28,180 votes (60.5%).
What was the majority in Wakefield in 1955?
9,745 votes (20.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Wakefield in 1955?
77.9% of the 59,828 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,615 votes).
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