1951 general election · South West
Gloucestershire South: 1951 general election result
Labour won Gloucestershire South at the 1951 general election with a majority of 5,338. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5,33810.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 86.2%50,278 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,296
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,808 | 55.3% | +6.5 | |
| Conservative | 22,470 | 44.7% | +8.1 | |
| Valid votes | 50,278 | |||
| Majority | 5,338 | 10.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Gloucestershire South at the 1951 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,808 votes (55.3%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Gloucestershire South in 1951?
5,338 votes (10.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Gloucestershire South in 1951?
86.2% of the 58,296 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,278 votes).
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