1951 general election · South East
Hastings: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Hastings at the 1951 general election with a majority of 14,874. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 14,87427.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.4%54,116 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,956
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 34,495 | 63.7% | +10.8 | |
| Labour | 19,621 | 36.3% | +5.3 | |
| Valid votes | 54,116 | |||
| Majority | 14,874 | 27.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Hastings at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 34,495 votes (63.7%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Hastings in 1951?
14,874 votes (27.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Hastings in 1951?
77.4% of the 69,956 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,116 votes).
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