1951 general election · South West
Gloucestershire Stroud and Thornbury: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Gloucestershire Stroud and Thornbury at the 1951 general election with a majority of 1,582. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,5822.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 86.0%58,698 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,287
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 30,140 | 51.4% | +7.9 | |
| Labour | 28,558 | 48.7% | +5.2 | |
| Valid votes | 58,698 | |||
| Majority | 1,582 | 2.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Gloucestershire Stroud and Thornbury at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 30,140 votes (51.4%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Gloucestershire Stroud and Thornbury in 1951?
1,582 votes (2.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Gloucestershire Stroud and Thornbury in 1951?
86.0% of the 68,287 registered electors cast a valid vote (58,698 votes).
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