1951 general election · Scotland
Caithness and Sutherland: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Caithness and Sutherland at the 1951 general election with a majority of 3,015. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,01515.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.5%19,912 valid votes
- Electorate
- 27,097
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 9,814 | 49.3% | +13.4 | |
| Labour | 6,799 | 34.2% | +4.5 | |
| Liberal | 3,299 | 16.6% | −17.9 | |
| Valid votes | 19,912 | |||
| Majority | 3,015 | 15.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Caithness and Sutherland at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 9,814 votes (49.3%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Caithness and Sutherland in 1951?
3,015 votes (15.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Caithness and Sutherland in 1951?
73.5% of the 27,097 registered electors cast a valid vote (19,912 votes).
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