1951 general election · South West
Wiltshire Westbury: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Wiltshire Westbury at the 1951 general election with a majority of 2,031. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,0314.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 86.2%44,943 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,129
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 19,654 | 43.7% | +4.3 | |
| Labour | 17,623 | 39.2% | +3.6 | |
| Liberal | 7,666 | 17.1% | −7.9 | |
| Valid votes | 44,943 | |||
| Majority | 2,031 | 4.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Wiltshire Westbury at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 19,654 votes (43.7%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Wiltshire Westbury in 1951?
2,031 votes (4.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Wiltshire Westbury in 1951?
86.2% of the 52,129 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,943 votes).
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