1951 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Brighouse and Spenborough: 1951 general election result
Labour won Brighouse and Spenborough at the 1951 general election with a majority of 2,277. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,2774.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 88.7%49,933 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,300
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,105 | 52.3% | +0.1 | |
| National Liberal | 23,828 | 47.7% | −0.1 | |
| Valid votes | 49,933 | |||
| Majority | 2,277 | 4.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Brighouse and Spenborough at the 1951 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,105 votes (52.3%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Brighouse and Spenborough in 1951?
2,277 votes (4.6% of valid votes) over the National Liberal.
What was the turnout in Brighouse and Spenborough in 1951?
88.7% of the 56,300 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,933 votes).
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