1951 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh West: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Edinburgh West at the 1951 general election with a majority of 14,625. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 14,62531.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.1%45,839 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,147
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 30,232 | 66.0% | +5.9 | |
| Labour | 15,607 | 34.1% | +2.1 | |
| Valid votes | 45,839 | |||
| Majority | 14,625 | 31.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh West at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 30,232 votes (66.0%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Edinburgh West in 1951?
14,625 votes (31.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh West in 1951?
83.1% of the 55,147 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,839 votes).
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