1951 general election · South West
Somerset Bridgwater: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Somerset Bridgwater at the 1951 general election with a majority of 5,709. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,70912.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 84.6%45,021 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,198
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,365 | 56.3% | |
| Labour | 19,656 | 43.7% | |
| Valid votes | 45,021 | ||
| Majority | 5,709 | 12.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Somerset Bridgwater at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,365 votes (56.3%).
What was the majority in Somerset Bridgwater in 1951?
5,709 votes (12.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Somerset Bridgwater in 1951?
84.6% of the 53,198 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,021 votes).
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