1955 general election · London
Walthamstow East: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Walthamstow East at the 1955 general election with a majority of 1,129. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,1293.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.8%36,499 valid votes
- Electorate
- 45,169
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 16,873 | 46.2% | |
| Labour | 15,744 | 43.1% | |
| Liberal | 3,882 | 10.6% | |
| Valid votes | 36,499 | ||
| Majority | 1,129 | 3.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Walthamstow East at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 16,873 votes (46.2%).
What was the majority in Walthamstow East in 1955?
1,129 votes (3.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Walthamstow East in 1955?
80.8% of the 45,169 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,499 votes).
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