1951 general election · South East
Hampshire Petersfield: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Hampshire Petersfield at the 1951 general election with a majority of 14,075. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 14,07527.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.8%50,797 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,259
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 29,845 | 58.8% | +3.8 | |
| Labour | 15,770 | 31.1% | −0.2 | |
| Liberal | 5,182 | 10.2% | −3.6 | |
| Valid votes | 50,797 | |||
| Majority | 14,075 | 27.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Hampshire Petersfield at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 29,845 votes (58.8%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Hampshire Petersfield in 1951?
14,075 votes (27.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Hampshire Petersfield in 1951?
77.8% of the 65,259 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,797 votes).
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