1951 general election · Scotland
Kirkcudbrightshire and Wigtownshire Galloway: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Kirkcudbrightshire and Wigtownshire Galloway at the 1951 general election with a majority of 9,312. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9,31235.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.6%26,384 valid votes
- Electorate
- 34,896
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 16,261 | 61.6% | −3.9 | |
| Labour | 6,949 | 26.3% | −8.1 | |
| Liberal | 3,174 | 12.0% | +12.0 | |
| Valid votes | 26,384 | |||
| Majority | 9,312 | 35.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Kirkcudbrightshire and Wigtownshire Galloway at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 16,261 votes (61.6%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Kirkcudbrightshire and Wigtownshire Galloway in 1951?
9,312 votes (35.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Kirkcudbrightshire and Wigtownshire Galloway in 1951?
75.6% of the 34,896 registered electors cast a valid vote (26,384 votes).
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