Rhondda East: 1951 general election result
Labour won Rhondda East at the 1951 general election with a majority of 24,436. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 24,43671.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 85.5%34,428 valid votes
- Electorate
- 40,270
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,958 | 81.2% | +5.3 | |
| Conservative | 3,522 | 10.2% | +2.7 | |
| Communist | 2,948 | 8.6% | −4.2 | |
| Valid votes | 34,428 | |||
| Majority | 24,436 | 71.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Rhondda East at the 1951 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,958 votes (81.2%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Rhondda East in 1951?
24,436 votes (71.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Rhondda East in 1951?
85.5% of the 40,270 registered electors cast a valid vote (34,428 votes).
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