1951 general election · South West
Somerset Yeovil: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Somerset Yeovil at the 1951 general election with a majority of 2,921. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,9215.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 88.0%50,599 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,525
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,701 | 46.8% | +4.3 | |
| Labour | 20,780 | 41.1% | +1.7 | |
| Liberal | 6,118 | 12.1% | −6.0 | |
| Valid votes | 50,599 | |||
| Majority | 2,921 | 5.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Somerset Yeovil at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,701 votes (46.8%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Somerset Yeovil in 1951?
2,921 votes (5.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Somerset Yeovil in 1951?
88.0% of the 57,525 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,599 votes).
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