1951 general election · East Midlands
Leicestershire Harborough: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Leicestershire Harborough at the 1951 general election with a majority of 7,747. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,74713.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 87.6%56,301 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,285
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 29,395 | 52.2% | +2.5 | |
| Labour | 21,648 | 38.5% | +0.2 | |
| Liberal | 5,258 | 9.3% | −2.2 | |
| Valid votes | 56,301 | |||
| Majority | 7,747 | 13.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Leicestershire Harborough at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 29,395 votes (52.2%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Leicestershire Harborough in 1951?
7,747 votes (13.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Leicestershire Harborough in 1951?
87.6% of the 64,285 registered electors cast a valid vote (56,301 votes).
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