Winston Churchill: general election record
Winston Churchill led the Conservatives at 3 general elections (1945, 1950, 1951) and became prime minister after 1 of them. Seats, vote share and outcome of each.
| Election | Party | Seats | Vote share | Votes | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Conservative | 298 / 625 | 44.0% | 12,574,037 | Prime minister Largest party |
| 1950 | Conservative | 282 / 625 | 40.0% | 11,507,060 | Not the largest party |
| 1945 | Conservative | 187 / 640 | 36.2% | 8,728,125 | Not the largest party |
Head-to-heads
Questions and answers
How many general elections did Winston Churchill fight as party leader?
3: 1945 (Conservative, 187 seats), 1950 (Conservative, 282 seats), 1951 (Conservative, 298 seats).
What was Winston Churchill's best general election result?
298 seats at the 1951 general election, with 44.0% of the vote.
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