1955 general election · West Midlands
Walsall South: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Walsall South at the 1955 general election with a majority of 2,426. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,4265.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.2%45,728 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,990
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,077 | 52.7% | |
| Labour | 21,651 | 47.4% | |
| Valid votes | 45,728 | ||
| Majority | 2,426 | 5.3% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Walsall South at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,077 votes (52.7%).
What was the majority in Walsall South in 1955?
2,426 votes (5.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Walsall South in 1955?
80.2% of the 56,990 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,728 votes).
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