1951 general election · Scotland
Banffshire: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Banffshire at the 1951 general election with a majority of 9,756. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9,75641.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.9%23,368 valid votes
- Electorate
- 35,643
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 16,562 | 70.9% | +12.7 | |
| Labour | 6,806 | 29.1% | +2.9 | |
| Valid votes | 23,368 | |||
| Majority | 9,756 | 41.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Banffshire at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 16,562 votes (70.9%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Banffshire in 1951?
9,756 votes (41.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Banffshire in 1951?
70.9% of the 35,643 registered electors cast a valid vote (23,368 votes).
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