1951 general election · South East
Southampton Test: 1951 general election result
Labour won Southampton Test at the 1951 general election with a majority of 465. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 4650.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.5%52,395 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,733
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,430 | 50.4% | +2.6 | |
| National Liberal | 25,965 | 49.6% | +4.4 | |
| Valid votes | 52,395 | |||
| Majority | 465 | 0.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Southampton Test at the 1951 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,430 votes (50.4%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Southampton Test in 1951?
465 votes (0.9% of valid votes) over the National Liberal.
What was the turnout in Southampton Test in 1951?
83.5% of the 62,733 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,395 votes).
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