1951 general election · East of England
Essex Saffron Walden: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Essex Saffron Walden at the 1951 general election with a majority of 5,139. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,13912.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.1%39,763 valid votes
- Electorate
- 47,836
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,564 | 51.7% | +1.8 | |
| Labour | 15,425 | 38.8% | +1.2 | |
| Liberal | 3,774 | 9.5% | −3.0 | |
| Valid votes | 39,763 | |||
| Majority | 5,139 | 12.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Essex Saffron Walden at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,564 votes (51.7%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Essex Saffron Walden in 1951?
5,139 votes (12.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Essex Saffron Walden in 1951?
83.1% of the 47,836 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,763 votes).
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