1955 general election · London
Wandsworth Clapham: 1955 general election result
Labour won Wandsworth Clapham at the 1955 general election with a majority of 225. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2250.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.5%44,571 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,015
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,398 | 50.3% | |
| Conservative | 22,173 | 49.8% | |
| Valid votes | 44,571 | ||
| Majority | 225 | 0.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Wandsworth Clapham at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,398 votes (50.3%).
What was the majority in Wandsworth Clapham in 1955?
225 votes (0.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Wandsworth Clapham in 1955?
75.5% of the 59,015 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,571 votes).
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