1951 general election · Scotland
Ayrshire and Bute Kilmarnock: 1951 general election result
Labour won Ayrshire and Bute Kilmarnock at the 1951 general election with a majority of 8,709. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,70921.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 86.7%40,619 valid votes
- Electorate
- 46,869
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,664 | 60.7% | +4.1 | |
| Conservative | 15,955 | 39.3% | +3.5 | |
| Valid votes | 40,619 | |||
| Majority | 8,709 | 21.4% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Ayrshire and Bute Kilmarnock at the 1951 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,664 votes (60.7%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Ayrshire and Bute Kilmarnock in 1951?
8,709 votes (21.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Ayrshire and Bute Kilmarnock in 1951?
86.7% of the 46,869 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,619 votes).
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