1951 general election · South West
Somerset Taunton: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Somerset Taunton at the 1951 general election with a majority of 3,981. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,9818.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 89.0%45,671 valid votes
- Electorate
- 51,313
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,826 | 54.4% | +7.9 | |
| Labour | 20,845 | 45.6% | +2.3 | |
| Valid votes | 45,671 | |||
| Majority | 3,981 | 8.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Somerset Taunton at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,826 votes (54.4%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Somerset Taunton in 1951?
3,981 votes (8.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Somerset Taunton in 1951?
89.0% of the 51,313 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,671 votes).
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