1955 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh South: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Edinburgh South at the 1955 general election with a majority of 12,887. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,88735.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.2%36,785 valid votes
- Electorate
- 47,626
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,836 | 67.5% | |
| Labour | 11,949 | 32.5% | |
| Valid votes | 36,785 | ||
| Majority | 12,887 | 35.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh South at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,836 votes (67.5%).
What was the majority in Edinburgh South in 1955?
12,887 votes (35.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh South in 1955?
77.2% of the 47,626 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,785 votes).
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