1951 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Yorkshire (North Riding) Richmond: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Yorkshire (North Riding) Richmond at the 1951 general election with a majority of 15,316. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 15,31641.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.4%37,146 valid votes
- Electorate
- 49,954
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,231 | 70.6% | +11.4 | |
| Labour | 10,915 | 29.4% | +7.0 | |
| Valid votes | 37,146 | |||
| Majority | 15,316 | 41.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Yorkshire (North Riding) Richmond at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,231 votes (70.6%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Yorkshire (North Riding) Richmond in 1951?
15,316 votes (41.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Yorkshire (North Riding) Richmond in 1951?
74.4% of the 49,954 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,146 votes).
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