1955 general election · Scotland
Caithness and Sutherland: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Caithness and Sutherland at the 1955 general election with a majority of 5,089. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,08927.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.5%18,491 valid votes
- Electorate
- 26,619
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 10,453 | 56.5% | |
| Labour | 5,364 | 29.0% | |
| Liberal | 2,674 | 14.5% | |
| Valid votes | 18,491 | ||
| Majority | 5,089 | 27.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Caithness and Sutherland at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 10,453 votes (56.5%).
What was the majority in Caithness and Sutherland in 1955?
5,089 votes (27.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Caithness and Sutherland in 1955?
69.5% of the 26,619 registered electors cast a valid vote (18,491 votes).
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