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South West · Former constituency (1950–1951)

Devon Torrington

Every general election in Devon Torrington since 1950 (until 1951). Latest: National Liberal, majority 11,350.

1951 general election

PartyVotesShareShare bar
National Liberal Won23,16266.2%
Labour11,81233.8%
Valid votes34,974
Majority11,35032.5%

Nat Lib hold Turnout 76.4% of 45,770 electors. Full result →

0%25%50%75%100%19501951National Liberal, 1950: 51.1%National Liberal, 1951: 66.2%Labour, 1950: 23.3%Labour, 1951: 33.8%Liberal, 1950: 25.6%
Vote share in Devon Torrington at each general election Nat Lib Lab Lib

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ElectionWinnerRunner-upMajority%TurnoutResult
1951Nat LibLab11,35032.576.4%Nat Lib hold
1950Nat LibLib9,53925.583.2%

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 Devon Torrington?

The National Liberals won Devon Torrington at the 1951 general election with a majority of 11,350.

Which parties have won Devon Torrington?

At the 2 general elections held under this name since 1950: National Liberal 2.

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