1955 general election · Scotland
Dumfries: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Dumfries at the 1955 general election with a majority of 9,078. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9,07822.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.7%40,022 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,285
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,550 | 61.3% | |
| Labour | 15,472 | 38.7% | |
| Valid votes | 40,022 | ||
| Majority | 9,078 | 22.7% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Dumfries at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,550 votes (61.3%).
What was the majority in Dumfries in 1955?
9,078 votes (22.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Dumfries in 1955?
73.7% of the 54,285 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,022 votes).
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