Wrexham: 1955 general election result
Labour won Wrexham at the 1955 general election with a majority of 11,659. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,65923.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.2%49,370 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,788
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,945 | 56.6% | |
| Conservative | 16,286 | 33.0% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 5,139 | 10.4% | |
| Valid votes | 49,370 | ||
| Majority | 11,659 | 23.6% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Wrexham at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,945 votes (56.6%).
What was the majority in Wrexham in 1955?
11,659 votes (23.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Wrexham in 1955?
76.2% of the 64,788 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,370 votes).
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