1955 general election · Scotland
Glasgow Kelvingrove: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Glasgow Kelvingrove at the 1955 general election with a majority of 2,888. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,88810.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 67.6%26,820 valid votes
- Electorate
- 39,672
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 14,854 | 55.4% | |
| Labour | 11,966 | 44.6% | |
| Valid votes | 26,820 | ||
| Majority | 2,888 | 10.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Glasgow Kelvingrove at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 14,854 votes (55.4%).
What was the majority in Glasgow Kelvingrove in 1955?
2,888 votes (10.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Glasgow Kelvingrove in 1955?
67.6% of the 39,672 registered electors cast a valid vote (26,820 votes).
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