1955 general election · Scotland
Glasgow Central: 1955 general election result
Labour won Glasgow Central at the 1955 general election with a majority of 6,367. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,36723.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 64.1%26,981 valid votes
- Electorate
- 42,068
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 16,674 | 61.8% | |
| Conservative | 10,307 | 38.2% | |
| Valid votes | 26,981 | ||
| Majority | 6,367 | 23.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Glasgow Central at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 16,674 votes (61.8%).
What was the majority in Glasgow Central in 1955?
6,367 votes (23.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Glasgow Central in 1955?
64.1% of the 42,068 registered electors cast a valid vote (26,981 votes).
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