1955 general election · Scotland
Glasgow Gorbals: 1955 general election result
Labour won Glasgow Gorbals at the 1955 general election with a majority of 10,728. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 10,72829.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 65.2%36,897 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,627
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,567 | 61.2% | |
| Conservative | 11,839 | 32.1% | |
| Others | 2,491 | 6.8% | |
| Valid votes | 36,897 | ||
| Majority | 10,728 | 29.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Glasgow Gorbals at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,567 votes (61.2%).
What was the majority in Glasgow Gorbals in 1955?
10,728 votes (29.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Glasgow Gorbals in 1955?
65.2% of the 56,627 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,897 votes).
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