1951 general election · South West
Gloucester: 1951 general election result
Labour won Gloucester at the 1951 general election with a majority of 2,261. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,2615.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 85.5%43,225 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,554
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,097 | 48.8% | +1.1 | |
| National Liberal | 18,836 | 43.6% | +6.5 | |
| Liberal | 3,292 | 7.6% | −7.6 | |
| Valid votes | 43,225 | |||
| Majority | 2,261 | 5.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Gloucester at the 1951 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,097 votes (48.8%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Gloucester in 1951?
2,261 votes (5.2% of valid votes) over the National Liberal.
What was the turnout in Gloucester in 1951?
85.5% of the 50,554 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,225 votes).
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