1955 general election · Scotland
West Stirlingshire: 1955 general election result
Labour won West Stirlingshire at the 1955 general election with a majority of 3,214. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3,2149.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.4%34,656 valid votes
- Electorate
- 43,098
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,935 | 54.6% | |
| Conservative | 15,721 | 45.4% | |
| Valid votes | 34,656 | ||
| Majority | 3,214 | 9.3% | |
Questions and answers
Who won West Stirlingshire at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,935 votes (54.6%).
What was the majority in West Stirlingshire in 1955?
3,214 votes (9.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in West Stirlingshire in 1955?
80.4% of the 43,098 registered electors cast a valid vote (34,656 votes).
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