1955 general election · Scotland
Perth and East Perthshire: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Perth and East Perthshire at the 1955 general election with a majority of 13,721. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 13,72133.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.5%40,488 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,054
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,948 | 56.7% | |
| Scottish National Party | 9,227 | 22.8% | |
| Labour | 8,313 | 20.5% | |
| Valid votes | 40,488 | ||
| Majority | 13,721 | 33.9% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Perth and East Perthshire at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,948 votes (56.7%).
What was the majority in Perth and East Perthshire in 1955?
13,721 votes (33.9% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in Perth and East Perthshire in 1955?
73.5% of the 55,054 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,488 votes).
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