South West · Former constituency (1950–1974)
Somerset North
Every general election in Somerset North since 1950 (until 1974). Latest: Conservative, majority 12,155.
February 1974 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 34,576 | 46.1% | |
| Labour | 22,421 | 29.9% | |
| Liberal | 18,023 | 24.0% | |
| Valid votes | 75,020 | ||
| Majority | 12,155 | 16.2% | |
Turnout 85.1% of 88,196 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 1974 | Con | Lab | 12,155 | 16.2 | 85.1% | |
| 1951 | Con | Lab | 2,548 | 4.9 | 88.5% | Con hold |
| 1950 | Con | Lab | 903 | 1.7 | 87.7% |
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 Somerset North?
The Conservatives won Somerset North at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 12,155.
Which parties have won Somerset North?
At the 3 general elections held under this name since 1950: Conservative 3.
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