1955 general election · North West
Whitehaven: 1955 general election result
Labour won Whitehaven at the 1955 general election with a majority of 6,194. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,19416.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.8%38,502 valid votes
- Electorate
- 45,957
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,348 | 58.0% | |
| Conservative | 16,154 | 42.0% | |
| Valid votes | 38,502 | ||
| Majority | 6,194 | 16.1% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Whitehaven at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,348 votes (58.0%).
What was the majority in Whitehaven in 1955?
6,194 votes (16.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Whitehaven in 1955?
83.8% of the 45,957 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,502 votes).
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