1951 general election · South West
Devon Totnes: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Devon Totnes at the 1951 general election with a majority of 11,596. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 11,59622.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.8%52,249 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,066
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,005 | 53.6% | +4.6 | |
| Labour | 16,409 | 31.4% | +1.8 | |
| Liberal | 7,835 | 15.0% | −5.6 | |
| Valid votes | 52,249 | |||
| Majority | 11,596 | 22.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Devon Totnes at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,005 votes (53.6%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Devon Totnes in 1951?
11,596 votes (22.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Devon Totnes in 1951?
82.8% of the 63,066 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,249 votes).
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