1951 general election · North West
Lancashire Middleton and Prestwich: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Lancashire Middleton and Prestwich at the 1951 general election with a majority of 9,750. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9,75020.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 85.0%48,153 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,657
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,073 | 54.2% | +3.9 | |
| Labour | 16,323 | 33.9% | −0.4 | |
| Liberal | 5,757 | 12.0% | −3.5 | |
| Valid votes | 48,153 | |||
| Majority | 9,750 | 20.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Lancashire Middleton and Prestwich at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,073 votes (54.2%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Lancashire Middleton and Prestwich in 1951?
9,750 votes (20.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Lancashire Middleton and Prestwich in 1951?
85.0% of the 56,657 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,153 votes).
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