1955 general election · Scotland
Orkney and Zetland: 1955 general election result
The Liberals won Orkney and Zetland at the 1955 general election with a majority of 7,993. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LiberalLiberal
- Majority
- 7,99343.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 66.1%18,427 valid votes
- Electorate
- 27,868
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 11,753 | 63.8% | |
| Conservative | 3,760 | 20.4% | |
| Labour | 2,914 | 15.8% | |
| Valid votes | 18,427 | ||
| Majority | 7,993 | 43.4% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Orkney and Zetland at the 1955 general election?
The Liberal candidate won with 11,753 votes (63.8%).
What was the majority in Orkney and Zetland in 1955?
7,993 votes (43.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Orkney and Zetland in 1955?
66.1% of the 27,868 registered electors cast a valid vote (18,427 votes).
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