1951 general election · North West
Lancashire Heywood and Royton: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Lancashire Heywood and Royton at the 1951 general election with a majority of 4,003. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,0037.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 85.1%52,169 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,320
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,086 | 53.8% | +9.8 | |
| Labour | 24,083 | 46.2% | +5.9 | |
| Valid votes | 52,169 | |||
| Majority | 4,003 | 7.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Lancashire Heywood and Royton at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,086 votes (53.8%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Lancashire Heywood and Royton in 1951?
4,003 votes (7.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Lancashire Heywood and Royton in 1951?
85.1% of the 61,320 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,169 votes).
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