1951 general election · Scotland
Renfrewshire East: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Renfrewshire East at the 1951 general election with a majority of 15,320. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 15,32031.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.7%48,496 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,330
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 31,908 | 65.8% | +0.4 | |
| Labour | 16,588 | 34.2% | −0.4 | |
| Valid votes | 48,496 | |||
| Majority | 15,320 | 31.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Renfrewshire East at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 31,908 votes (65.8%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Renfrewshire East in 1951?
15,320 votes (31.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Renfrewshire East in 1951?
81.7% of the 59,330 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,496 votes).
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