1955 general election · West Midlands
Wolverhampton South West: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Wolverhampton South West at the 1955 general election with a majority of 8,420. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,42020.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.7%42,216 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,303
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,318 | 60.0% | |
| Labour | 16,898 | 40.0% | |
| Valid votes | 42,216 | ||
| Majority | 8,420 | 20.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Wolverhampton South West at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,318 votes (60.0%).
What was the majority in Wolverhampton South West in 1955?
8,420 votes (20.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Wolverhampton South West in 1955?
77.7% of the 54,303 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,216 votes).
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