1951 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Yorkshire (West Riding) Ripon: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Yorkshire (West Riding) Ripon at the 1951 general election with a majority of 12,420. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,42036.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.1%33,674 valid votes
- Electorate
- 40,499
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,047 | 68.4% | +2.1 | |
| Labour | 10,627 | 31.6% | −2.1 | |
| Valid votes | 33,674 | |||
| Majority | 12,420 | 36.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Yorkshire (West Riding) Ripon at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,047 votes (68.4%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Yorkshire (West Riding) Ripon in 1951?
12,420 votes (36.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Yorkshire (West Riding) Ripon in 1951?
83.1% of the 40,499 registered electors cast a valid vote (33,674 votes).
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