1951 general election · South West
Plymouth Sutton: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Plymouth Sutton at the 1951 general election with a majority of 710 (Con gain from Lab). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7101.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 85.4%57,106 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,894
- Result
- Con gain from Lab
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,908 | 50.6% | +4.5 | |
| Labour | 28,198 | 49.4% | +1.7 | |
| Valid votes | 57,106 | |||
| Majority | 710 | 1.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Plymouth Sutton at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,908 votes (50.6%). Result: Con gain from Lab.
What was the majority in Plymouth Sutton in 1951?
710 votes (1.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Plymouth Sutton in 1951?
85.4% of the 66,894 registered electors cast a valid vote (57,106 votes).
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