1955 general election · Scotland
Galloway: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Galloway at the 1955 general election with a majority of 8,014. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,01433.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.1%23,772 valid votes
- Electorate
- 34,396
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 15,893 | 66.9% | |
| Labour | 7,879 | 33.1% | |
| Valid votes | 23,772 | ||
| Majority | 8,014 | 33.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Galloway at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 15,893 votes (66.9%).
What was the majority in Galloway in 1955?
8,014 votes (33.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Galloway in 1955?
69.1% of the 34,396 registered electors cast a valid vote (23,772 votes).
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