Hugh Gaitskell
Hugh Gaitskell has stood in 6 elections between 1935 and 1959, for The Labour Party, winning 5 times. Their best result was 25,833 votes (65.2%) in Leeds South, 1955.
- Party
- The Labour Party
- Contests
- 6
- Times elected
- 5
- Years
- 1935–1959
| Date | Election | Ward or constituency | Council / area | Party | Votes | Share | Position | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 October 1959 | UK General Election 08 Oct 1959 | Leeds South | UK Parliamentary general election | The Labour Party | 24,442 | 58.6% | 1st | Yes |
| 26 May 1955 | UK General Election 26 May 1955 | Leeds South | UK Parliamentary general election | The Labour Party | 25,833 | 65.2% | 1st | Yes |
| 25 October 1951 | UK General Election 25 Oct 1951 | Leeds South | UK Parliamentary general election | The Labour Party | 30,712 | 65.1% | 1st | Yes |
| 23 February 1950 | UK General Election 23 Feb 1950 | Leeds South | UK Parliamentary general election | The Labour Party | 29,795 | 61.1% | 1st | Yes |
| 5 July 1945 | UK General Election 05 Jul 1945 | Leeds South | UK Parliamentary general election | The Labour Party | 17,899 | 61% | 1st | Yes |
| 14 November 1935 | UK General Election 14 Nov 1935 | Chatham | UK Parliamentary general election | The Labour Party | 13,315 | 40.9% | 2nd | No |