1955 general election · Scotland
West Aberdeenshire: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won West Aberdeenshire at the 1955 general election with a majority of 10,928. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,92831.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.6%34,209 valid votes
- Electorate
- 47,125
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,216 | 59.1% | |
| Labour | 9,288 | 27.2% | |
| Liberal | 4,705 | 13.8% | |
| Valid votes | 34,209 | ||
| Majority | 10,928 | 31.9% | |
Questions and answers
Who won West Aberdeenshire at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,216 votes (59.1%).
What was the majority in West Aberdeenshire in 1955?
10,928 votes (31.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in West Aberdeenshire in 1955?
72.6% of the 47,125 registered electors cast a valid vote (34,209 votes).
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