1951 general election · West Midlands
Shropshire Shrewsbury: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Shropshire Shrewsbury at the 1951 general election with a majority of 6,768. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,76818.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.7%36,238 valid votes
- Electorate
- 44,891
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,503 | 59.3% | +9.6 | |
| Labour | 14,735 | 40.7% | +6.9 | |
| Valid votes | 36,238 | |||
| Majority | 6,768 | 18.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Shropshire Shrewsbury at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,503 votes (59.3%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Shropshire Shrewsbury in 1951?
6,768 votes (18.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Shropshire Shrewsbury in 1951?
80.7% of the 44,891 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,238 votes).
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