1955 general election · Scotland
Aberdeen South: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Aberdeen South at the 1955 general election with a majority of 7,190. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,19015.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.1%46,444 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,291
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,817 | 57.7% | |
| Labour | 19,627 | 42.3% | |
| Valid votes | 46,444 | ||
| Majority | 7,190 | 15.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Aberdeen South at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,817 votes (57.7%).
What was the majority in Aberdeen South in 1955?
7,190 votes (15.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Aberdeen South in 1955?
81.1% of the 57,291 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,444 votes).
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