1951 general election · North West
Cumberland Workington: 1951 general election result
Labour won Cumberland Workington at the 1951 general election with a majority of 8,644. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,64420.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 87.5%43,142 valid votes
- Electorate
- 49,291
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,893 | 60.0% | +2.4 | |
| Conservative | 17,249 | 40.0% | +7.8 | |
| Valid votes | 43,142 | |||
| Majority | 8,644 | 20.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Cumberland Workington at the 1951 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,893 votes (60.0%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Cumberland Workington in 1951?
8,644 votes (20.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Cumberland Workington in 1951?
87.5% of the 49,291 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,142 votes).
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