1951 general election · South West
Devon Honiton: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Devon Honiton at the 1951 general election with a majority of 17,157. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 17,15737.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.5%46,242 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,022
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,015 | 58.4% | +0.6 | |
| Liberal | 9,858 | 21.3% | +2.5 | |
| Labour | 9,369 | 20.3% | −3.1 | |
| Valid votes | 46,242 | |||
| Majority | 17,157 | 37.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Devon Honiton at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,015 votes (58.4%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Devon Honiton in 1951?
17,157 votes (37.1% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Devon Honiton in 1951?
82.5% of the 56,022 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,242 votes).
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