1955 general election · Scotland
Paisley: 1955 general election result
Labour won Paisley at the 1955 general election with a majority of 6,098. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,09812.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.2%47,548 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,376
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,823 | 56.4% | |
| Conservative | 20,725 | 43.6% | |
| Valid votes | 47,548 | ||
| Majority | 6,098 | 12.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Paisley at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,823 votes (56.4%).
What was the majority in Paisley in 1955?
6,098 votes (12.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Paisley in 1955?
76.2% of the 62,376 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,548 votes).
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