1951 general election · Scotland
Glasgow Shettleston: 1951 general election result
Labour won Glasgow Shettleston at the 1951 general election with a majority of 9,483. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9,48322.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.2%42,430 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,267
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,359 | 59.8% | +3.1 | |
| Conservative | 15,876 | 37.4% | +0.6 | |
| Others | 1,195 | 2.8% | +2.8 | |
| Valid votes | 42,430 | |||
| Majority | 9,483 | 22.4% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Glasgow Shettleston at the 1951 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,359 votes (59.8%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Glasgow Shettleston in 1951?
9,483 votes (22.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Glasgow Shettleston in 1951?
81.2% of the 52,267 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,430 votes).
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