1955 general election · Scotland
Kinross and West Perthshire: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Kinross and West Perthshire at the 1955 general election with a majority of 12,158. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,15850.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.5%24,108 valid votes
- Electorate
- 34,219
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 18,133 | 75.2% | |
| Labour | 5,975 | 24.8% | |
| Valid votes | 24,108 | ||
| Majority | 12,158 | 50.4% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Kinross and West Perthshire at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 18,133 votes (75.2%).
What was the majority in Kinross and West Perthshire in 1955?
12,158 votes (50.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Kinross and West Perthshire in 1955?
70.5% of the 34,219 registered electors cast a valid vote (24,108 votes).
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