1951 general election · East of England
Bedfordshire Bedford: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Bedfordshire Bedford at the 1951 general election with a majority of 2,786. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,7865.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 87.1%47,093 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,057
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,278 | 49.4% | +1.8 | |
| Labour | 20,492 | 43.5% | +0.4 | |
| Liberal | 3,323 | 7.1% | −1.8 | |
| Valid votes | 47,093 | |||
| Majority | 2,786 | 5.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Bedfordshire Bedford at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,278 votes (49.4%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Bedfordshire Bedford in 1951?
2,786 votes (5.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Bedfordshire Bedford in 1951?
87.1% of the 54,057 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,093 votes).
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