1951 general election · Scotland
Perthshire and Kinross Shire Perth and East Perthshire: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Perthshire and Kinross Shire Perth and East Perthshire at the 1951 general election with a majority of 14,631. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 14,63133.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.3%43,444 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,507
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,798 | 59.4% | +3.3 | |
| Labour | 11,167 | 25.7% | −0.7 | |
| Scottish National Party | 6,479 | 14.9% | +14.9 | |
| Valid votes | 43,444 | |||
| Majority | 14,631 | 33.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Perthshire and Kinross Shire Perth and East Perthshire at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,798 votes (59.4%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Perthshire and Kinross Shire Perth and East Perthshire in 1951?
14,631 votes (33.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Perthshire and Kinross Shire Perth and East Perthshire in 1951?
78.3% of the 55,507 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,444 votes).
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