1951 general election · North West
Oldham East: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Oldham East at the 1951 general election with a majority of 2,057 (Con gain from Lab). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,0574.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.8%47,185 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,967
- Result
- Con gain from Lab
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,621 | 52.2% | +8.0 | |
| Labour | 22,564 | 47.8% | +2.9 | |
| Valid votes | 47,185 | |||
| Majority | 2,057 | 4.4% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Oldham East at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,621 votes (52.2%). Result: Con gain from Lab.
What was the majority in Oldham East in 1951?
2,057 votes (4.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Oldham East in 1951?
82.8% of the 56,967 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,185 votes).
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