1951 general election · South West
Dorset North: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Dorset North at the 1951 general election with a majority of 747. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7472.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 86.4%36,983 valid votes
- Electorate
- 42,815
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 17,392 | 47.0% | +3.7 | |
| Liberal | 16,645 | 45.0% | +31.4 | |
| Labour | 2,946 | 8.0% | −35.1 | |
| Valid votes | 36,983 | |||
| Majority | 747 | 2.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Dorset North at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 17,392 votes (47.0%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Dorset North in 1951?
747 votes (2.0% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Dorset North in 1951?
86.4% of the 42,815 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,983 votes).
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