1951 general election · North West
Lancashire West Houghton: 1951 general election result
Labour won Lancashire West Houghton at the 1951 general election with a majority of 10,675. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 10,67522.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.5%47,963 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,375
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 29,319 | 61.1% | −1.1 | |
| Conservative | 18,644 | 38.9% | +1.1 | |
| Valid votes | 47,963 | |||
| Majority | 10,675 | 22.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Lancashire West Houghton at the 1951 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 29,319 votes (61.1%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Lancashire West Houghton in 1951?
10,675 votes (22.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Lancashire West Houghton in 1951?
76.5% of the 55,375 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,963 votes).
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