1951 general election · Scotland
Orkney and Shetland: 1951 general election result
The Liberals won Orkney and Shetland at the 1951 general election with a majority of 6,391. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LiberalLiberal
- Majority
- 6,39131.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.0%20,434 valid votes
- Electorate
- 29,603
- Result
- Lib hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 11,745 | 57.5% | +10.6 | |
| Conservative | 5,354 | 26.2% | −5.7 | |
| Labour | 3,335 | 16.3% | −5.0 | |
| Valid votes | 20,434 | |||
| Majority | 6,391 | 31.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Orkney and Shetland at the 1951 general election?
The Liberal candidate won with 11,745 votes (57.5%). Result: Lib hold.
What was the majority in Orkney and Shetland in 1951?
6,391 votes (31.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Orkney and Shetland in 1951?
69.0% of the 29,603 registered electors cast a valid vote (20,434 votes).
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