1955 general election · Scotland
Berwick and East Lothian: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Berwick and East Lothian at the 1955 general election with a majority of 2,710. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,7106.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.3%40,768 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,764
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,739 | 53.3% | |
| Labour | 19,029 | 46.7% | |
| Valid votes | 40,768 | ||
| Majority | 2,710 | 6.7% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Berwick and East Lothian at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,739 votes (53.3%).
What was the majority in Berwick and East Lothian in 1955?
2,710 votes (6.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Berwick and East Lothian in 1955?
80.3% of the 50,764 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,768 votes).
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