1955 general election · East of England
Wanstead and Woodford: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Wanstead and Woodford at the 1955 general election with a majority of 15,808. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 15,80846.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.0%34,330 valid votes
- Electorate
- 45,193
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,069 | 73.0% | |
| Labour | 9,261 | 27.0% | |
| Valid votes | 34,330 | ||
| Majority | 15,808 | 46.1% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Wanstead and Woodford at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,069 votes (73.0%).
What was the majority in Wanstead and Woodford in 1955?
15,808 votes (46.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Wanstead and Woodford in 1955?
76.0% of the 45,193 registered electors cast a valid vote (34,330 votes).
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