1951 general election · North West
Preston North: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Preston North at the 1951 general election with a majority of 1,108. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,1082.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 87.5%46,088 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,647
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,598 | 51.2% | +2.8 | |
| Labour | 22,490 | 48.8% | +2.5 | |
| Valid votes | 46,088 | |||
| Majority | 1,108 | 2.4% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Preston North at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,598 votes (51.2%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Preston North in 1951?
1,108 votes (2.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Preston North in 1951?
87.5% of the 52,647 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,088 votes).
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