1955 general election · North West
Westhoughton: 1955 general election result
Labour won Westhoughton at the 1955 general election with a majority of 10,052. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 10,05222.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.0%45,748 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,151
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,900 | 61.0% | |
| Conservative | 17,848 | 39.0% | |
| Valid votes | 45,748 | ||
| Majority | 10,052 | 22.0% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Westhoughton at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,900 votes (61.0%).
What was the majority in Westhoughton in 1955?
10,052 votes (22.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Westhoughton in 1955?
83.0% of the 55,151 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,748 votes).
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