1951 general election · North West
Lancashire Farnworth: 1951 general election result
Labour won Lancashire Farnworth at the 1951 general election with a majority of 8,185. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,18518.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 86.8%44,409 valid votes
- Electorate
- 51,189
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,297 | 59.2% | +2.6 | |
| Conservative | 18,112 | 40.8% | +9.0 | |
| Valid votes | 44,409 | |||
| Majority | 8,185 | 18.4% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Lancashire Farnworth at the 1951 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,297 votes (59.2%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Lancashire Farnworth in 1951?
8,185 votes (18.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Lancashire Farnworth in 1951?
86.8% of the 51,189 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,409 votes).
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