1955 general election · Scotland
Glasgow Hillhead: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Glasgow Hillhead at the 1955 general election with a majority of 10,458. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,45835.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.9%29,754 valid votes
- Electorate
- 40,802
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,106 | 67.6% | |
| Labour | 9,648 | 32.4% | |
| Valid votes | 29,754 | ||
| Majority | 10,458 | 35.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Glasgow Hillhead at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,106 votes (67.6%).
What was the majority in Glasgow Hillhead in 1955?
10,458 votes (35.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Glasgow Hillhead in 1955?
72.9% of the 40,802 registered electors cast a valid vote (29,754 votes).
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