1955 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh West: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Edinburgh West at the 1955 general election with a majority of 13,216. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 13,21634.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.7%38,784 valid votes
- Electorate
- 51,256
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,000 | 67.0% | |
| Labour | 12,784 | 33.0% | |
| Valid votes | 38,784 | ||
| Majority | 13,216 | 34.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh West at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,000 votes (67.0%).
What was the majority in Edinburgh West in 1955?
13,216 votes (34.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh West in 1955?
75.7% of the 51,256 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,784 votes).
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