1955 general election · London
West Ham South: 1955 general election result
Labour won West Ham South at the 1955 general election with a majority of 23,454. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 23,45466.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 65.8%35,448 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,862
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 29,451 | 83.1% | |
| Conservative | 5,997 | 16.9% | |
| Valid votes | 35,448 | ||
| Majority | 23,454 | 66.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won West Ham South at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 29,451 votes (83.1%).
What was the majority in West Ham South in 1955?
23,454 votes (66.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in West Ham South in 1955?
65.8% of the 53,862 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,448 votes).
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