1951 general election · North East
Sunderland North: 1951 general election result
Labour won Sunderland North at the 1951 general election with a majority of 3,490. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3,4907.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.7%44,094 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,652
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,792 | 54.0% | −0.1 | |
| Conservative | 20,302 | 46.0% | +8.0 | |
| Valid votes | 44,094 | |||
| Majority | 3,490 | 7.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Sunderland North at the 1951 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,792 votes (54.0%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Sunderland North in 1951?
3,490 votes (7.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Sunderland North in 1951?
83.7% of the 52,652 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,094 votes).
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