1951 general election · South East
Hove: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Hove at the 1951 general election with a majority of 24,296. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 24,29648.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.4%50,164 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,813
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 37,230 | 74.2% | +7.3 | |
| Labour | 12,934 | 25.8% | +2.4 | |
| Valid votes | 50,164 | |||
| Majority | 24,296 | 48.4% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Hove at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 37,230 votes (74.2%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Hove in 1951?
24,296 votes (48.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Hove in 1951?
77.4% of the 64,813 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,164 votes).
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