1955 general election · Scotland
Dunfermline Burghs: 1955 general election result
Labour won Dunfermline Burghs at the 1955 general election with a majority of 7,976. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,97622.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.6%36,316 valid votes
- Electorate
- 46,827
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,146 | 61.0% | |
| Conservative | 14,170 | 39.0% | |
| Valid votes | 36,316 | ||
| Majority | 7,976 | 22.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Dunfermline Burghs at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,146 votes (61.0%).
What was the majority in Dunfermline Burghs in 1955?
7,976 votes (22.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Dunfermline Burghs in 1955?
77.6% of the 46,827 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,316 votes).
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