1951 general election · North West
Cumberland Whitehaven: 1951 general election result
Labour won Cumberland Whitehaven at the 1951 general election with a majority of 7,200. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,20018.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 85.2%39,180 valid votes
- Electorate
- 45,963
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,190 | 59.2% | −0.8 | |
| Conservative | 15,990 | 40.8% | +0.8 | |
| Valid votes | 39,180 | |||
| Majority | 7,200 | 18.4% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Cumberland Whitehaven at the 1951 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,190 votes (59.2%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Cumberland Whitehaven in 1951?
7,200 votes (18.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Cumberland Whitehaven in 1951?
85.2% of the 45,963 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,180 votes).
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