1951 general election · South West
Wiltshire Devizes: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Wiltshire Devizes at the 1951 general election with a majority of 1,577. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,5774.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.4%39,061 valid votes
- Electorate
- 47,981
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,319 | 52.0% | +6.8 | |
| Labour | 18,742 | 48.0% | +5.8 | |
| Valid votes | 39,061 | |||
| Majority | 1,577 | 4.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Wiltshire Devizes at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,319 votes (52.0%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Wiltshire Devizes in 1951?
1,577 votes (4.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Wiltshire Devizes in 1951?
81.4% of the 47,981 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,061 votes).
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