1951 general election · Scotland
Ayrshire and Bute Central Ayrshire: 1951 general election result
Labour won Ayrshire and Bute Central Ayrshire at the 1951 general election with a majority of 1,693. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 1,6934.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 86.3%40,313 valid votes
- Electorate
- 46,733
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,003 | 52.1% | +3.1 | |
| Conservative | 19,310 | 47.9% | +4.1 | |
| Valid votes | 40,313 | |||
| Majority | 1,693 | 4.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Ayrshire and Bute Central Ayrshire at the 1951 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,003 votes (52.1%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Ayrshire and Bute Central Ayrshire in 1951?
1,693 votes (4.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Ayrshire and Bute Central Ayrshire in 1951?
86.3% of the 46,733 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,313 votes).
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