1955 general election · North West
Widnes: 1955 general election result
Labour won Widnes at the 1955 general election with a majority of 1,449. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 1,4493.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.1%38,197 valid votes
- Electorate
- 45,990
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 19,823 | 51.9% | |
| Conservative | 18,374 | 48.1% | |
| Valid votes | 38,197 | ||
| Majority | 1,449 | 3.8% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Widnes at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 19,823 votes (51.9%).
What was the majority in Widnes in 1955?
1,449 votes (3.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Widnes in 1955?
83.1% of the 45,990 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,197 votes).
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