1955 general election · Scotland
South Ayrshire: 1955 general election result
Labour won South Ayrshire at the 1955 general election with a majority of 8,209. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,20923.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.8%35,347 valid votes
- Electorate
- 46,007
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,778 | 61.6% | |
| Conservative | 13,569 | 38.4% | |
| Valid votes | 35,347 | ||
| Majority | 8,209 | 23.2% | |
Questions and answers
Who won South Ayrshire at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,778 votes (61.6%).
What was the majority in South Ayrshire in 1955?
8,209 votes (23.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in South Ayrshire in 1955?
76.8% of the 46,007 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,347 votes).
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