1951 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh Pentlands: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Edinburgh Pentlands at the 1951 general election with a majority of 7,399. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,39915.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.3%48,209 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,843
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,804 | 57.7% | +7.1 | |
| Labour | 20,405 | 42.3% | +3.2 | |
| Valid votes | 48,209 | |||
| Majority | 7,399 | 15.4% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh Pentlands at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,804 votes (57.7%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Edinburgh Pentlands in 1951?
7,399 votes (15.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh Pentlands in 1951?
83.3% of the 57,843 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,209 votes).
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