1951 general election · South West
Somerset North: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Somerset North at the 1951 general election with a majority of 2,548. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,5484.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 88.5%52,382 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,167
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,465 | 52.4% | +6.9 | |
| Labour | 24,917 | 47.6% | +3.7 | |
| Valid votes | 52,382 | |||
| Majority | 2,548 | 4.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Somerset North at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,465 votes (52.4%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Somerset North in 1951?
2,548 votes (4.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Somerset North in 1951?
88.5% of the 59,167 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,382 votes).
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