1951 general election · West Midlands
Shropshire Oswestry: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Shropshire Oswestry at the 1951 general election with a majority of 9,372. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9,37224.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.9%38,314 valid votes
- Electorate
- 49,830
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,843 | 62.2% | +0.4 | |
| Labour | 14,471 | 37.8% | −0.4 | |
| Valid votes | 38,314 | |||
| Majority | 9,372 | 24.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Shropshire Oswestry at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,843 votes (62.2%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Shropshire Oswestry in 1951?
9,372 votes (24.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Shropshire Oswestry in 1951?
76.9% of the 49,830 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,314 votes).
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