1951 general election · Scotland
Ayrshire and Bute Ayr: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Ayrshire and Bute Ayr at the 1951 general election with a majority of 6,283. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,28316.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 86.5%37,687 valid votes
- Electorate
- 43,574
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,985 | 58.3% | −0.3 | |
| Labour | 15,702 | 41.7% | +0.3 | |
| Valid votes | 37,687 | |||
| Majority | 6,283 | 16.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Ayrshire and Bute Ayr at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,985 votes (58.3%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Ayrshire and Bute Ayr in 1951?
6,283 votes (16.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Ayrshire and Bute Ayr in 1951?
86.5% of the 43,574 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,687 votes).
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