1955 general election · London
Walthamstow West: 1955 general election result
Labour won Walthamstow West at the 1955 general election with a majority of 9,250. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9,25031.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.5%29,404 valid votes
- Electorate
- 40,570
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 19,327 | 65.7% | |
| Conservative | 10,077 | 34.3% | |
| Valid votes | 29,404 | ||
| Majority | 9,250 | 31.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Walthamstow West at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 19,327 votes (65.7%).
What was the majority in Walthamstow West in 1955?
9,250 votes (31.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Walthamstow West in 1955?
72.5% of the 40,570 registered electors cast a valid vote (29,404 votes).
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