1951 general election · East of England
Hertfordshire Hitchin: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Hertfordshire Hitchin at the 1951 general election with a majority of 2,778. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,7785.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 85.0%52,660 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,967
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,719 | 52.6% | +7.5 | |
| Labour | 24,941 | 47.4% | +5.6 | |
| Valid votes | 52,660 | |||
| Majority | 2,778 | 5.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Hertfordshire Hitchin at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,719 votes (52.6%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Hertfordshire Hitchin in 1951?
2,778 votes (5.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Hertfordshire Hitchin in 1951?
85.0% of the 61,967 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,660 votes).
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