1951 general election · South East
Rochester and Chatham: 1951 general election result
Labour won Rochester and Chatham at the 1951 general election with a majority of 847. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8471.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 85.5%51,933 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,724
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,390 | 50.8% | +0.3 | |
| Conservative | 25,543 | 49.2% | −0.3 | |
| Valid votes | 51,933 | |||
| Majority | 847 | 1.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Rochester and Chatham at the 1951 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,390 votes (50.8%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Rochester and Chatham in 1951?
847 votes (1.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Rochester and Chatham in 1951?
85.5% of the 60,724 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,933 votes).
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