1951 general election · Scotland
Ayrshire and Bute Bute and North Ayrshire: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Ayrshire and Bute Bute and North Ayrshire at the 1951 general election with a majority of 9,869. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9,86928.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.3%34,853 valid votes
- Electorate
- 45,110
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,361 | 64.2% | −0.1 | |
| Labour | 12,492 | 35.8% | +0.1 | |
| Valid votes | 34,853 | |||
| Majority | 9,869 | 28.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Ayrshire and Bute Bute and North Ayrshire at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,361 votes (64.2%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Ayrshire and Bute Bute and North Ayrshire in 1951?
9,869 votes (28.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Ayrshire and Bute Bute and North Ayrshire in 1951?
77.3% of the 45,110 registered electors cast a valid vote (34,853 votes).
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