1951 general election · South West
Cornwall North: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Cornwall North at the 1951 general election with a majority of 5,140. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,14013.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 85.7%36,927 valid votes
- Electorate
- 43,084
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 18,009 | 48.8% | +2.1 | |
| Liberal | 12,869 | 34.9% | −3.4 | |
| Labour | 6,049 | 16.4% | +1.3 | |
| Valid votes | 36,927 | |||
| Majority | 5,140 | 13.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Cornwall North at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 18,009 votes (48.8%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Cornwall North in 1951?
5,140 votes (13.9% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Cornwall North in 1951?
85.7% of the 43,084 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,927 votes).
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