1951 general election · South West
Devon Torrington: 1951 general election result
The National Liberals won Devon Torrington at the 1951 general election with a majority of 11,350. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- National LiberalNational Liberal
- Majority
- 11,35032.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.4%34,974 valid votes
- Electorate
- 45,770
- Result
- Nat Lib hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Liberal Won | 23,162 | 66.2% | +15.2 | |
| Labour | 11,812 | 33.8% | +10.5 | |
| Valid votes | 34,974 | |||
| Majority | 11,350 | 32.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Devon Torrington at the 1951 general election?
The National Liberal candidate won with 23,162 votes (66.2%). Result: Nat Lib hold.
What was the majority in Devon Torrington in 1951?
11,350 votes (32.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Devon Torrington in 1951?
76.4% of the 45,770 registered electors cast a valid vote (34,974 votes).
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