1955 general election · North West
Wigan: 1955 general election result
Labour won Wigan at the 1955 general election with a majority of 14,872. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 14,87232.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.3%46,205 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,575
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 29,755 | 64.4% | |
| Conservative | 14,883 | 32.2% | |
| Others | 1,567 | 3.4% | |
| Valid votes | 46,205 | ||
| Majority | 14,872 | 32.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Wigan at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 29,755 votes (64.4%).
What was the majority in Wigan in 1955?
14,872 votes (32.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Wigan in 1955?
80.3% of the 57,575 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,205 votes).
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