1955 general election · Scotland
Glasgow Woodside: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Glasgow Woodside at the 1955 general election with a majority of 4,303. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,30312.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.8%35,389 valid votes
- Electorate
- 48,632
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 19,846 | 56.1% | |
| Labour | 15,543 | 43.9% | |
| Valid votes | 35,389 | ||
| Majority | 4,303 | 12.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Glasgow Woodside at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 19,846 votes (56.1%).
What was the majority in Glasgow Woodside in 1955?
4,303 votes (12.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Glasgow Woodside in 1955?
72.8% of the 48,632 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,389 votes).
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