London · Former constituency (1945–1951)
Kent Orpington
Every general election in Kent Orpington since 1945 (until 1951). Latest: Conservative, majority 11,003.
1951 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,244 | 62.7% | |
| Labour | 16,241 | 37.4% | |
| Valid votes | 43,485 | ||
| Majority | 11,003 | 25.3% | |
Con hold Turnout 82.0% of 53,023 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Con | Lab | 11,003 | 25.3 | 82.0% | Con hold |
| 1950 | Con | Lab | 10,289 | 23.9 | 85.1% | |
| 1945 | Con | Lab | 4,542 | 10.8 | 72.7% |
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 Orpington?
The Conservatives won Kent Orpington at the 1951 general election with a majority of 11,003.
Which parties have won Kent Orpington?
At the 3 general elections held under this name since 1945: Conservative 3.
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