1955 general election · Scotland
North Lanarkshire: 1955 general election result
Labour won North Lanarkshire at the 1955 general election with a majority of 5,523. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5,52315.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.5%35,091 valid votes
- Electorate
- 43,050
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,307 | 57.9% | |
| Conservative | 14,784 | 42.1% | |
| Valid votes | 35,091 | ||
| Majority | 5,523 | 15.7% | |
Questions and answers
Who won North Lanarkshire at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,307 votes (57.9%).
What was the majority in North Lanarkshire in 1955?
5,523 votes (15.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in North Lanarkshire in 1955?
81.5% of the 43,050 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,091 votes).
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