1951 general election · North West
Preston South: 1951 general election result
Labour won Preston South at the 1951 general election with a majority of 16. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 160.04% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 86.5%45,504 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,610
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,760 | 50.0% | −0.1 | |
| Conservative | 22,744 | 50.0% | +0.1 | |
| Valid votes | 45,504 | |||
| Majority | 16 | 0.04% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Preston South at the 1951 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,760 votes (50.0%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Preston South in 1951?
16 votes (0.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Preston South in 1951?
86.5% of the 52,610 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,504 votes).
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