1951 general election · North West
Burnley: 1951 general election result
Labour won Burnley at the 1951 general election with a majority of 7,227. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,22713.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 88.7%55,295 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,364
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 31,261 | 56.5% | +0.9 | |
| Conservative | 24,034 | 43.5% | +0.6 | |
| Valid votes | 55,295 | |||
| Majority | 7,227 | 13.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Burnley at the 1951 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 31,261 votes (56.5%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Burnley in 1951?
7,227 votes (13.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Burnley in 1951?
88.7% of the 62,364 registered electors cast a valid vote (55,295 votes).
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