George Town — Malaysia General Election Results
George Town was won by Chee Swee Ee (MCA) at the GE00 (1955) general election, with a majority of 4,603 votes over Ooi Thiam Siew. This page covers the GE00 (1955) general election, the only one on record for George Town under this name.
Full Election History, GE00 (1955)–GE00 (1955)
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE00 (1955) | Chee Swee Ee | MCA | 7,253 | 70.2% | Ooi Thiam Siew (LPM) | 4,603 (44.5 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
GE00 (1955)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chee Swee Ee | MCA (PERIKATAN) | 7,253 | 70.2% |
| Ooi Thiam Siew | LPM | 2,650 | 25.6% |
| Cheah Phee Aik | Independent | 429 | 4.2% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's coalition bloc.
Not enough contested elections of data yet to chart a trend.
Trend
George Town has been contested at 1 general election on record (GE00 (1955)). Parties that have won this seat over that span: MCA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won George Town in the GE00 (1955) general election?
Chee Swee Ee (MCA) won George Town in GE00 (1955) with 7,253 votes (70.2%), a majority of 4,603 votes over Ooi Thiam Siew (LPM).
Which parties have won George Town since GE00 (1955)?
Since GE00 (1955), George Town has been won by: MCA.
What was the closest result in George Town?
The closest result on record for George Town was GE00 (1955), when MCA beat LPM by just 4,603 votes (44.5 percentage points).