1951 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Sheffield Brightside: 1951 general election result
Labour won Sheffield Brightside at the 1951 general election with a majority of 19,086. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 19,08642.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.4%45,068 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,364
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 31,519 | 69.9% | +0.3 | |
| National Liberal | 12,433 | 27.6% | −0.5 | |
| Communist | 1,116 | 2.5% | +0.2 | |
| Valid votes | 45,068 | |||
| Majority | 19,086 | 42.4% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Sheffield Brightside at the 1951 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 31,519 votes (69.9%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Sheffield Brightside in 1951?
19,086 votes (42.4% of valid votes) over the National Liberal.
What was the turnout in Sheffield Brightside in 1951?
81.4% of the 55,364 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,068 votes).
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