1955 general election · West Midlands
Wolverhampton North East: 1955 general election result
Labour won Wolverhampton North East at the 1955 general election with a majority of 9,209. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9,20924.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.4%37,983 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,171
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,596 | 62.1% | |
| Conservative | 14,387 | 37.9% | |
| Valid votes | 37,983 | ||
| Majority | 9,209 | 24.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Wolverhampton North East at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,596 votes (62.1%).
What was the majority in Wolverhampton North East in 1955?
9,209 votes (24.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Wolverhampton North East in 1955?
71.4% of the 53,171 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,983 votes).
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