1951 general election · Northern Ireland
Down North: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Down North at the 1951 general election with a majority of 33,371. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 33,37162.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 65.7%53,199 valid votes
- Electorate
- 80,921
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 43,285 | 81.4% | +1.9 | |
| Labour | 9,914 | 18.6% | −1.9 | |
| Valid votes | 53,199 | |||
| Majority | 33,371 | 62.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Down North at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 43,285 votes (81.4%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Down North in 1951?
33,371 votes (62.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Down North in 1951?
65.7% of the 80,921 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,199 votes).
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