1955 general election · Scotland
Ayr: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Ayr at the 1955 general election with a majority of 6,140. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,14018.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.1%33,872 valid votes
- Electorate
- 43,931
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,006 | 59.1% | |
| Labour | 13,866 | 40.9% | |
| Valid votes | 33,872 | ||
| Majority | 6,140 | 18.1% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Ayr at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,006 votes (59.1%).
What was the majority in Ayr in 1955?
6,140 votes (18.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Ayr in 1955?
77.1% of the 43,931 registered electors cast a valid vote (33,872 votes).
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