1955 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh East: 1955 general election result
Labour won Edinburgh East at the 1955 general election with a majority of 2,042. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,0425.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.4%40,438 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,655
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,240 | 52.5% | |
| Conservative | 19,198 | 47.5% | |
| Valid votes | 40,438 | ||
| Majority | 2,042 | 5.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh East at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,240 votes (52.5%).
What was the majority in Edinburgh East in 1955?
2,042 votes (5.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh East in 1955?
75.4% of the 53,655 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,438 votes).
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