1955 general election · Scotland
West Renfrewshire: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won West Renfrewshire at the 1955 general election with a majority of 4,040. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,04010.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.0%38,526 valid votes
- Electorate
- 46,407
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,283 | 55.2% | |
| Labour | 17,243 | 44.8% | |
| Valid votes | 38,526 | ||
| Majority | 4,040 | 10.5% | |
Questions and answers
Who won West Renfrewshire at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,283 votes (55.2%).
What was the majority in West Renfrewshire in 1955?
4,040 votes (10.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in West Renfrewshire in 1955?
83.0% of the 46,407 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,526 votes).
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