1951 general election · South East
Sussex (East) East Grinstead: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Sussex (East) East Grinstead at the 1951 general election with a majority of 18,532. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 18,53234.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.3%54,449 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,771
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 32,803 | 60.3% | +5.2 | |
| Labour | 14,271 | 26.2% | +2.2 | |
| Liberal | 7,375 | 13.5% | −7.4 | |
| Valid votes | 54,449 | |||
| Majority | 18,532 | 34.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Sussex (East) East Grinstead at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 32,803 votes (60.3%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Sussex (East) East Grinstead in 1951?
18,532 votes (34.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Sussex (East) East Grinstead in 1951?
80.3% of the 67,771 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,449 votes).
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