South West · Former constituency (1918–1951)
Somerset Taunton
Every general election in Somerset Taunton since 1918 (until 1951). Latest: Conservative, majority 3,981.
1951 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,826 | 54.4% | |
| Labour | 20,845 | 45.6% | |
| Valid votes | 45,671 | ||
| Majority | 3,981 | 8.7% | |
Con hold Turnout 89.0% of 51,313 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Con | Lab | 3,981 | 8.7 | 89.0% | Con hold |
| 1950 | Con | Lab | 1,372 | 3.1 | 88.8% | |
| 1945 | Lab | Con | 2,118 | 5.6 | 73.2% | |
| 1935 | Con | Lab | 8,224 | 26.8 | 72.3% | Con hold |
| 1931 | Con | Lab | 14,197 | 45.9 | 75.4% | Con hold |
| 1929 | Con | Lib | 3,962 | 12.1 | 82.2% | Con hold |
| 1924 | Con | Lib | 3,549 | 13.3 | 85.6% | Con gain from Lib |
| 1923 | Lib | Con | 1,255 | 5.1 | 82.6% | Lib hold |
| 1922 | Lib | Con | 3,013 | 12.9 | 79.1% | Lib gain from Con |
| 1918 | Con | Lab | 7,803 | 44.8 | 60.4% |
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 Taunton?
The Conservatives won Somerset Taunton at the 1951 general election with a majority of 3,981.
Which parties have won Somerset Taunton?
At the 10 general elections held under this name since 1918: Conservative 7, Liberal 2, Labour 1.
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