1955 general election · Scotland
East Renfrewshire: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won East Renfrewshire at the 1955 general election with a majority of 16,588. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 16,58836.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.1%45,330 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,024
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 30,959 | 68.3% | |
| Labour | 14,371 | 31.7% | |
| Valid votes | 45,330 | ||
| Majority | 16,588 | 36.6% | |
Questions and answers
Who won East Renfrewshire at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 30,959 votes (68.3%).
What was the majority in East Renfrewshire in 1955?
16,588 votes (36.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in East Renfrewshire in 1955?
78.1% of the 58,024 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,330 votes).
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