1955 general election · Scotland
Western Isles: 1955 general election result
Labour won Western Isles at the 1955 general election with a majority of 2,172. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,17214.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 59.6%14,802 valid votes
- Electorate
- 24,856
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 8,487 | 57.3% | |
| Conservative | 6,315 | 42.7% | |
| Valid votes | 14,802 | ||
| Majority | 2,172 | 14.7% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Western Isles at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 8,487 votes (57.3%).
What was the majority in Western Isles in 1955?
2,172 votes (14.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Western Isles in 1955?
59.6% of the 24,856 registered electors cast a valid vote (14,802 votes).
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