1951 general election · South East
Kent Folkestone and Hythe: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Kent Folkestone and Hythe at the 1951 general election with a majority of 11,824. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 11,82429.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.0%39,760 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,358
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,792 | 64.9% | +6.7 | |
| Labour | 13,968 | 35.1% | +1.1 | |
| Valid votes | 39,760 | |||
| Majority | 11,824 | 29.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Kent Folkestone and Hythe at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,792 votes (64.9%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Kent Folkestone and Hythe in 1951?
11,824 votes (29.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Kent Folkestone and Hythe in 1951?
79.0% of the 50,358 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,760 votes).
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