1955 general election · South West
West Gloucestershire: 1955 general election result
Labour won West Gloucestershire at the 1955 general election with a majority of 4,020. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 4,0209.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.6%40,712 valid votes
- Electorate
- 51,772
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,366 | 54.9% | |
| Conservative | 18,346 | 45.1% | |
| Valid votes | 40,712 | ||
| Majority | 4,020 | 9.9% | |
Questions and answers
Who won West Gloucestershire at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,366 votes (54.9%).
What was the majority in West Gloucestershire in 1955?
4,020 votes (9.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in West Gloucestershire in 1955?
78.6% of the 51,772 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,712 votes).
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