1951 general election · North East
Durham Consett: 1951 general election result
Labour won Durham Consett at the 1951 general election with a majority of 19,844. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 19,84438.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 85.1%51,566 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,622
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 35,705 | 69.2% | +2.5 | |
| Conservative | 15,861 | 30.8% | +6.6 | |
| Valid votes | 51,566 | |||
| Majority | 19,844 | 38.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Durham Consett at the 1951 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 35,705 votes (69.2%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Durham Consett in 1951?
19,844 votes (38.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Durham Consett in 1951?
85.1% of the 60,622 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,566 votes).
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