1951 general election · South West
Gloucestershire West: 1951 general election result
Labour won Gloucestershire West at the 1951 general election with a majority of 6,679. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,67915.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.3%41,989 valid votes
- Electorate
- 51,020
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,334 | 58.0% | +3.2 | |
| Conservative | 17,655 | 42.1% | +9.2 | |
| Valid votes | 41,989 | |||
| Majority | 6,679 | 15.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Gloucestershire West at the 1951 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,334 votes (58.0%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Gloucestershire West in 1951?
6,679 votes (15.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Gloucestershire West in 1951?
82.3% of the 51,020 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,989 votes).
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