1951 general election · South West
Dorset South: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Dorset South at the 1951 general election with a majority of 3,435. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,4357.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 84.0%44,928 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,501
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,679 | 48.3% | +2.7 | |
| Labour | 18,244 | 40.6% | +0.9 | |
| Liberal | 5,005 | 11.1% | −3.6 | |
| Valid votes | 44,928 | |||
| Majority | 3,435 | 7.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Dorset South at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,679 votes (48.3%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Dorset South in 1951?
3,435 votes (7.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Dorset South in 1951?
84.0% of the 53,501 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,928 votes).
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