1951 general election · South East
Bournemouth West: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Bournemouth West at the 1951 general election with a majority of 15,737. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 15,73731.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.7%50,801 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,369
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 33,269 | 65.5% | +11.9 | |
| Labour | 17,532 | 34.5% | +5.4 | |
| Valid votes | 50,801 | |||
| Majority | 15,737 | 31.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Bournemouth West at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 33,269 votes (65.5%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Bournemouth West in 1951?
15,737 votes (31.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Bournemouth West in 1951?
77.7% of the 65,369 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,801 votes).
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