North West · Former constituency (1950–1951)
Blackburn East
Every general election in Blackburn East since 1950 (until 1951). Latest: Labour, majority 2,632.
1951 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 19,661 | 53.6% | |
| Conservative | 17,029 | 46.4% | |
| Valid votes | 36,690 | ||
| Majority | 2,632 | 7.2% | |
Lab hold Turnout 88.8% of 41,320 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Lab | Con | 2,632 | 7.2 | 88.8% | Lab hold |
| 1950 | Lab | Con | 4,818 | 13.1 | 89.1% |
Constituency boundaries were redrawn several times (most recently in 1983, 1997, 2005 (Scotland), 2010 and 2024), so the area behind the name changed over time. Before 2010 results are by party; candidate names start in 2010.
Questions and answers
Who last won Blackburn East?
Labour won Blackburn East at the 1951 general election with a majority of 2,632.
Which parties have won Blackburn East?
At the 2 general elections held under this name since 1950: Labour 2.
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