1955 general election · Scotland
Clackmannan and East Stirlingshire: 1955 general election result
Labour won Clackmannan and East Stirlingshire at the 1955 general election with a majority of 7,009. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,00917.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.8%40,167 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,342
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,588 | 58.7% | |
| Conservative | 16,579 | 41.3% | |
| Valid votes | 40,167 | ||
| Majority | 7,009 | 17.5% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Clackmannan and East Stirlingshire at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,588 votes (58.7%).
What was the majority in Clackmannan and East Stirlingshire in 1955?
7,009 votes (17.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Clackmannan and East Stirlingshire in 1955?
79.8% of the 50,342 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,167 votes).
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