1955 general election · Scotland
East Dunbartonshire: 1955 general election result
Labour won East Dunbartonshire at the 1955 general election with a majority of 1,130. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 1,1302.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.6%49,750 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,003
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,216 | 48.7% | |
| Conservative | 23,086 | 46.4% | |
| Others | 2,448 | 4.9% | |
| Valid votes | 49,750 | ||
| Majority | 1,130 | 2.3% | |
Questions and answers
Who won East Dunbartonshire at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,216 votes (48.7%).
What was the majority in East Dunbartonshire in 1955?
1,130 votes (2.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in East Dunbartonshire in 1955?
81.6% of the 61,003 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,750 votes).
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