1951 general election · Northern Ireland
Belfast South: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Belfast South at the 1951 general election with a majority of 25,231. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 25,23151.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.8%48,861 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,212
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 37,046 | 75.8% | +0.6 | |
| Labour | 11,815 | 24.2% | −0.6 | |
| Valid votes | 48,861 | |||
| Majority | 25,231 | 51.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Belfast South at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 37,046 votes (75.8%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Belfast South in 1951?
25,231 votes (51.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Belfast South in 1951?
73.8% of the 66,212 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,861 votes).
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