1955 general election · Scotland
West Fife: 1955 general election result
Labour won West Fife at the 1955 general election with a majority of 16,211. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 16,21137.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.3%42,876 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,417
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,849 | 62.6% | |
| Conservative | 10,638 | 24.8% | |
| Others | 5,389 | 12.6% | |
| Valid votes | 42,876 | ||
| Majority | 16,211 | 37.8% | |
Questions and answers
Who won West Fife at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,849 votes (62.6%).
What was the majority in West Fife in 1955?
16,211 votes (37.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in West Fife in 1955?
80.3% of the 53,417 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,876 votes).
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