1955 general election · Scotland
Glasgow Govan: 1955 general election result
Labour won Glasgow Govan at the 1955 general election with a majority of 9,602. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9,60224.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.8%40,034 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,743
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,818 | 62.0% | |
| Conservative | 15,216 | 38.0% | |
| Valid votes | 40,034 | ||
| Majority | 9,602 | 24.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Glasgow Govan at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,818 votes (62.0%).
What was the majority in Glasgow Govan in 1955?
9,602 votes (24.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Glasgow Govan in 1955?
71.8% of the 55,743 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,034 votes).
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