1955 general election · Scotland
Roxburgh Selkirk and Peebles: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Roxburgh Selkirk and Peebles at the 1955 general election with a majority of 7,170. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,17015.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.8%45,976 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,907
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,925 | 47.7% | |
| Liberal | 14,755 | 32.1% | |
| Labour | 9,296 | 20.2% | |
| Valid votes | 45,976 | ||
| Majority | 7,170 | 15.6% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Roxburgh Selkirk and Peebles at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,925 votes (47.7%).
What was the majority in Roxburgh Selkirk and Peebles in 1955?
7,170 votes (15.6% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Roxburgh Selkirk and Peebles in 1955?
80.8% of the 56,907 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,976 votes).
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