1955 general election · North West
Workington: 1955 general election result
Labour won Workington at the 1955 general election with a majority of 7,928. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,92818.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 86.1%42,292 valid votes
- Electorate
- 49,094
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,110 | 59.4% | |
| Conservative | 17,182 | 40.6% | |
| Valid votes | 42,292 | ||
| Majority | 7,928 | 18.8% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Workington at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,110 votes (59.4%).
What was the majority in Workington in 1955?
7,928 votes (18.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Workington in 1955?
86.1% of the 49,094 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,292 votes).
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