1951 general election · East of England
Essex Colchester: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Essex Colchester at the 1951 general election with a majority of 3,846. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,8468.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 84.8%46,280 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,551
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,063 | 54.2% | +7.7 | |
| Labour | 21,217 | 45.8% | +1.4 | |
| Valid votes | 46,280 | |||
| Majority | 3,846 | 8.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Essex Colchester at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,063 votes (54.2%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Essex Colchester in 1951?
3,846 votes (8.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Essex Colchester in 1951?
84.8% of the 54,551 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,280 votes).
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