1955 general election · North West
Wallasey: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Wallasey at the 1955 general election with a majority of 14,218. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 14,21826.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.3%52,856 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,149
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 33,537 | 63.5% | |
| Labour | 19,319 | 36.6% | |
| Valid votes | 52,856 | ||
| Majority | 14,218 | 26.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Wallasey at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 33,537 votes (63.5%).
What was the majority in Wallasey in 1955?
14,218 votes (26.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Wallasey in 1955?
72.3% of the 73,149 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,856 votes).
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