1951 general election · South West
Cornwall Truro: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Cornwall Truro at the 1951 general election with a majority of 5,131. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,13111.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.3%44,635 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,935
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,883 | 55.8% | +14.0 | |
| Labour | 19,752 | 44.3% | +9.8 | |
| Valid votes | 44,635 | |||
| Majority | 5,131 | 11.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Cornwall Truro at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,883 votes (55.8%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Cornwall Truro in 1951?
5,131 votes (11.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Cornwall Truro in 1951?
81.3% of the 54,935 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,635 votes).
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