1955 general election · Scotland
Bute and North Ayrshire: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Bute and North Ayrshire at the 1955 general election with a majority of 9,155. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9,15529.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.5%31,521 valid votes
- Electorate
- 44,065
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,338 | 64.5% | |
| Labour | 11,183 | 35.5% | |
| Valid votes | 31,521 | ||
| Majority | 9,155 | 29.0% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Bute and North Ayrshire at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,338 votes (64.5%).
What was the majority in Bute and North Ayrshire in 1955?
9,155 votes (29.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Bute and North Ayrshire in 1955?
71.5% of the 44,065 registered electors cast a valid vote (31,521 votes).
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