1955 general election · West Midlands
Wednesbury: 1955 general election result
Labour won Wednesbury at the 1955 general election with a majority of 8,944. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,94420.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.9%43,184 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,260
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,064 | 60.4% | |
| Conservative | 17,120 | 39.6% | |
| Valid votes | 43,184 | ||
| Majority | 8,944 | 20.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Wednesbury at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,064 votes (60.4%).
What was the majority in Wednesbury in 1955?
8,944 votes (20.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Wednesbury in 1955?
72.9% of the 59,260 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,184 votes).
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