1955 general election · Scotland
Glasgow Springburn: 1955 general election result
Labour won Glasgow Springburn at the 1955 general election with a majority of 5,773. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5,77320.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.1%28,021 valid votes
- Electorate
- 40,537
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 16,131 | 57.6% | |
| Conservative | 10,358 | 37.0% | |
| Others | 1,532 | 5.5% | |
| Valid votes | 28,021 | ||
| Majority | 5,773 | 20.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Glasgow Springburn at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 16,131 votes (57.6%).
What was the majority in Glasgow Springburn in 1955?
5,773 votes (20.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Glasgow Springburn in 1955?
69.1% of the 40,537 registered electors cast a valid vote (28,021 votes).
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