1951 general election · South West
Devon Tavistock: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Devon Tavistock at the 1951 general election with a majority of 9,850. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9,85027.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.8%35,516 valid votes
- Electorate
- 45,053
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,683 | 63.9% | +13.6 | |
| Labour | 12,833 | 36.1% | +8.7 | |
| Valid votes | 35,516 | |||
| Majority | 9,850 | 27.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Devon Tavistock at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,683 votes (63.9%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Devon Tavistock in 1951?
9,850 votes (27.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Devon Tavistock in 1951?
78.8% of the 45,053 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,516 votes).
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