1951 general election · North West
Cumberland Penrith and the Border: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Cumberland Penrith and the Border at the 1951 general election with a majority of 12,515. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,51529.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.5%43,048 valid votes
- Electorate
- 51,575
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,274 | 54.1% | +5.8 | |
| Labour | 10,759 | 25.0% | +1.3 | |
| Liberal | 8,857 | 20.6% | −7.5 | |
| Others | 158 | 0.4% | +0.4 | |
| Valid votes | 43,048 | |||
| Majority | 12,515 | 29.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Cumberland Penrith and the Border at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,274 votes (54.1%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Cumberland Penrith and the Border in 1951?
12,515 votes (29.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Cumberland Penrith and the Border in 1951?
83.5% of the 51,575 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,048 votes).
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