1955 general election · Scotland
Bothwell: 1955 general election result
Labour won Bothwell at the 1955 general election with a majority of 3,610. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3,6108.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.9%43,120 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,628
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,365 | 54.2% | |
| Conservative | 19,755 | 45.8% | |
| Valid votes | 43,120 | ||
| Majority | 3,610 | 8.4% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Bothwell at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,365 votes (54.2%).
What was the majority in Bothwell in 1955?
3,610 votes (8.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Bothwell in 1955?
78.9% of the 54,628 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,120 votes).
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