1955 general election · Scotland
Rutherglen: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Rutherglen at the 1955 general election with a majority of 2,101. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,1015.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 84.1%36,181 valid votes
- Electorate
- 43,016
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 19,141 | 52.9% | |
| Labour | 17,040 | 47.1% | |
| Valid votes | 36,181 | ||
| Majority | 2,101 | 5.8% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Rutherglen at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 19,141 votes (52.9%).
What was the majority in Rutherglen in 1955?
2,101 votes (5.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Rutherglen in 1955?
84.1% of the 43,016 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,181 votes).
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