1955 general election · Scotland
Lanark: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Lanark at the 1955 general election with a majority of 958. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9582.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 85.9%42,698 valid votes
- Electorate
- 49,726
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,828 | 51.1% | |
| Labour | 20,870 | 48.9% | |
| Valid votes | 42,698 | ||
| Majority | 958 | 2.2% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Lanark at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,828 votes (51.1%).
What was the majority in Lanark in 1955?
958 votes (2.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Lanark in 1955?
85.9% of the 49,726 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,698 votes).
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