Droylsden — UK General Election Results
Droylsden was won by Labour at the 1951 general election, with a majority of 1,870 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in Droylsden from 1950 to 1951.
Full Election History, 1950–1951
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | George Saville Woods (Labour) | 25,238 | 48.7% | Eric Seymour Thewlis Johnson (Conservative) | 4,136 (8.0 pts) | 87.7% |
| 1951 | William Richard Williams (Labour) | 26,829 | 51.8% | William Howard (Conservative) | 1,870 (3.6 pts) | 86.6% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1950
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Saville Woods | Labour | 25,238 | 48.7% | Yes |
| Eric Seymour Thewlis Johnson | Conservative | 21,102 | 40.7% | No |
| Herbert Kevin-Armitage | Liberal | 5,483 | 10.6% | No |
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Richard Williams | Labour | 26,829 | 51.8% | Yes |
| William Howard | Conservative | 24,959 | 48.2% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Droylsden has been contested at 2 general elections on record since 1950. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Droylsden in the 1951 general election?
Labour won Droylsden in 1951 with 26,829 votes (51.8%), a majority of 1,870 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won Droylsden since 1950?
Since 1950, Droylsden has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Droylsden?
The closest result on record for Droylsden was 1951, when Labour beat Conservative by just 1,870 votes (3.6 percentage points).