1955 general election · North East
Wallsend: 1955 general election result
Labour won Wallsend at the 1955 general election with a majority of 9,350. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9,35015.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.0%59,900 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,928
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 34,625 | 57.8% | |
| Conservative | 25,275 | 42.2% | |
| Valid votes | 59,900 | ||
| Majority | 9,350 | 15.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Wallsend at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 34,625 votes (57.8%).
What was the majority in Wallsend in 1955?
9,350 votes (15.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Wallsend in 1955?
81.0% of the 73,928 registered electors cast a valid vote (59,900 votes).
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