1955 general election · Scotland
West Dunbartonshire: 1955 general election result
Labour won West Dunbartonshire at the 1955 general election with a majority of 1,952. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 1,9524.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 84.8%41,756 valid votes
- Electorate
- 49,217
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,854 | 52.3% | |
| Conservative | 19,902 | 47.7% | |
| Valid votes | 41,756 | ||
| Majority | 1,952 | 4.7% | |
Questions and answers
Who won West Dunbartonshire at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,854 votes (52.3%).
What was the majority in West Dunbartonshire in 1955?
1,952 votes (4.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in West Dunbartonshire in 1955?
84.8% of the 49,217 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,756 votes).
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