1951 general election · South West
Dorset West: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Dorset West at the 1951 general election with a majority of 7,431. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,43120.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.1%36,047 valid votes
- Electorate
- 43,900
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,739 | 60.3% | +8.6 | |
| Labour | 14,308 | 39.7% | +6.7 | |
| Valid votes | 36,047 | |||
| Majority | 7,431 | 20.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Dorset West at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,739 votes (60.3%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Dorset West in 1951?
7,431 votes (20.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Dorset West in 1951?
82.1% of the 43,900 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,047 votes).
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