1955 general election · West Midlands
West Bromwich: 1955 general election result
Labour won West Bromwich at the 1955 general election with a majority of 10,020. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 10,02023.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.2%42,464 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,485
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,242 | 61.8% | |
| Conservative | 16,222 | 38.2% | |
| Valid votes | 42,464 | ||
| Majority | 10,020 | 23.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won West Bromwich at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,242 votes (61.8%).
What was the majority in West Bromwich in 1955?
10,020 votes (23.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in West Bromwich in 1955?
70.2% of the 60,485 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,464 votes).
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