South East · Former constituency (1950–1951)
Kent Folkestone and Hythe
Every general election in Kent Folkestone and Hythe since 1950 (until 1951). Latest: Conservative, majority 11,824.
1951 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,792 | 64.9% | |
| Labour | 13,968 | 35.1% | |
| Valid votes | 39,760 | ||
| Majority | 11,824 | 29.7% | |
Con hold Turnout 79.0% of 50,358 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Con | Lab | 11,824 | 29.7 | 79.0% | Con hold |
| 1950 | Con | Lab | 9,882 | 24.2 | 83.2% |
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 Kent Folkestone and Hythe?
The Conservatives won Kent Folkestone and Hythe at the 1951 general election with a majority of 11,824.
Which parties have won Kent Folkestone and Hythe?
At the 2 general elections held under this name since 1950: Conservative 2.
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