1955 general election · Scotland
Kilmarnock: 1955 general election result
Labour won Kilmarnock at the 1955 general election with a majority of 8,341. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,34121.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.1%38,307 valid votes
- Electorate
- 47,256
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,324 | 60.9% | |
| Conservative | 14,983 | 39.1% | |
| Valid votes | 38,307 | ||
| Majority | 8,341 | 21.8% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Kilmarnock at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,324 votes (60.9%).
What was the majority in Kilmarnock in 1955?
8,341 votes (21.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Kilmarnock in 1955?
81.1% of the 47,256 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,307 votes).
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