1951 general election · North West
Southport: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Southport at the 1951 general election with a majority of 17,853. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 17,85335.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.7%50,499 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,018
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 30,388 | 60.2% | +3.9 | |
| Labour | 12,535 | 24.8% | −2.0 | |
| Liberal | 7,576 | 15.0% | −1.9 | |
| Valid votes | 50,499 | |||
| Majority | 17,853 | 35.4% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Southport at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 30,388 votes (60.2%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Southport in 1951?
17,853 votes (35.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Southport in 1951?
77.7% of the 65,018 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,499 votes).
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