1951 general election · South West
Bristol South: 1951 general election result
Labour won Bristol South at the 1951 general election with a majority of 10,283. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 10,28326.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 84.5%38,605 valid votes
- Electorate
- 45,697
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,444 | 63.3% | +3.5 | |
| Conservative | 14,161 | 36.7% | +4.9 | |
| Valid votes | 38,605 | |||
| Majority | 10,283 | 26.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Bristol South at the 1951 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,444 votes (63.3%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Bristol South in 1951?
10,283 votes (26.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Bristol South in 1951?
84.5% of the 45,697 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,605 votes).
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