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1951 Newfoundland and Labrador Election
Overview
The 1951 Newfoundland and Labrador Election was held on November 26th, 1951.
Result
Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador won the most seats in the election
Held on November 26th, 1951
Number of Electoral Districts 25
Fixed Date No
Sources : Figures compiled by the Chief Electoral Officer N. Short. Does not note a publisher. Details need to be added.
Results Districts Charts Legislature
Result
Total Electors Valid Ballots Valid Votes Invalid Votes Turnout Rate 176,281 131,566 131,566 837 74.63%
Party Candidates Seats Won % of Seats Won % of Vote Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador 28 22 84.62% 63.56% Progressive Conservative Party of NFL 23 4 15.38% 35.73% Independent 3 0 0% 0.71%
Additional information for Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador
Note : Party name has changed over time.
Vote Share by Political Parties
Seats Won by Political Parties
Seats Share by Political Parties
Newfoundland and labrador Valid Vote Invalid Votes Valid Ballots Invalid Ballots Electors 4270 5 4270 5 6743
Attributes
Acclamation
No
Incomplete Data
No
Electorial Formula
SMP
District Magnitude
1
Valid Vote Invalid Votes Valid Ballots Invalid Ballots Electors 7137
Attributes
Acclamation
Yes
Incomplete Data
No
Electorial Formula
SMP
District Magnitude
1
Valid Vote Invalid Votes Valid Ballots Invalid Ballots Electors 3162 24 3162 24 4814
Attributes
Acclamation
No
Incomplete Data
No
Electorial Formula
SMP
District Magnitude
1
Valid Vote Invalid Votes Valid Ballots Invalid Ballots Electors 3985 42 3985 42 5683
Attributes
Acclamation
No
Incomplete Data
No
Electorial Formula
SMP
District Magnitude
1
Valid Vote Invalid Votes Valid Ballots Invalid Ballots Electors 4522 20 4522 20 6843
Attributes
Acclamation
No
Incomplete Data
No
Electorial Formula
SMP
District Magnitude
1
Valid Vote Invalid Votes Valid Ballots Invalid Ballots Electors 2854 185 2854 185 3791
Election Result Notes
Note :
In 1951, Ferryland: The results from this riding were set aside as a result of a recount, and a byelection was held on September 25, 1952, with candidates Myles P. Murray (Liberal) and Augustine M. Duffy (Progressive Conservative), where Myles P. Murray was elected.
Attributes
Acclamation
No
Incomplete Data
No
Electorial Formula
SMP
District Magnitude
1
Valid Vote Invalid Votes Valid Ballots Invalid Ballots Electors 2904 45 2904 45 5652
Attributes
Acclamation
No
Incomplete Data
No
Electorial Formula
SMP
District Magnitude
1
Valid Vote Invalid Votes Valid Ballots Invalid Ballots Electors 4533 29 4533 29 6267
Attributes
Acclamation
No
Incomplete Data
No
Electorial Formula
SMP
District Magnitude
1
Valid Vote Invalid Votes Valid Ballots Invalid Ballots Electors 7605 74 7605 74 11458
Attributes
Acclamation
No
Incomplete Data
No
Electorial Formula
SMP
District Magnitude
1
Valid Vote Invalid Votes Valid Ballots Invalid Ballots Electors 4650
Attributes
Acclamation
Yes
Incomplete Data
No
Electorial Formula
SMP
District Magnitude
1
Valid Vote Invalid Votes Valid Ballots Invalid Ballots Electors 2897 8 2897 8 4173
Attributes
Acclamation
No
Incomplete Data
No
Electorial Formula
SMP
District Magnitude
1
Valid Vote Invalid Votes Valid Ballots Invalid Ballots Electors 11456 32 11456 32 9168
Attributes
Acclamation
No
Incomplete Data
No
Electorial Formula
DMP
District Magnitude
2
Valid Vote Invalid Votes Valid Ballots Invalid Ballots Electors 7299 100 7299 100 10745
Attributes
Acclamation
No
Incomplete Data
No
Electorial Formula
SMP
District Magnitude
1
Valid Vote Invalid Votes Valid Ballots Invalid Ballots Electors 2870
Election Result Notes
Note :
In 1951, Labrador - deferred election, due to adverse weather conditions - held on August 2, 1952.
Attributes
Acclamation
Yes
Incomplete Data
No
Electorial Formula
SMP
District Magnitude
1
Valid Vote Invalid Votes Valid Ballots Invalid Ballots Electors 3884 30 3884 30 5699
Attributes
Acclamation
No
Incomplete Data
No
Electorial Formula
SMP
District Magnitude
1
Valid Vote Invalid Votes Valid Ballots Invalid Ballots Electors 3853 32 3853 32 5488
Attributes
Acclamation
No
Incomplete Data
No
Electorial Formula
SMP
District Magnitude
1
Valid Vote Invalid Votes Valid Ballots Invalid Ballots Electors 2929 14 2929 14 4603
Attributes
Acclamation
No
Incomplete Data
No
Electorial Formula
SMP
District Magnitude
1
Valid Vote Invalid Votes Valid Ballots Invalid Ballots Electors 2668 29 2668 29 3755
Attributes
Acclamation
No
Incomplete Data
No
Electorial Formula
SMP
District Magnitude
1
Valid Vote Invalid Votes Valid Ballots Invalid Ballots Electors 4461 68 4461 68 6769
Election Result Notes
Note :
In St. George\'s-Port au Port, Bernard H. White (Independent) withdrew from nomination.
Attributes
Acclamation
No
Incomplete Data
No
Electorial Formula
SMP
District Magnitude
1
Valid Vote Invalid Votes Valid Ballots Invalid Ballots Electors 23128 29 23128 29 16313
Attributes
Acclamation
No
Incomplete Data
No
Electorial Formula
DMP
District Magnitude
2
Valid Vote Invalid Votes Valid Ballots Invalid Ballots Electors 27653 35 27653 35 19586
Election Result Notes
Note :
In 1951, St. John's West: Due to the resignation of Oliver L. Vardy, another election was held on February 7, 1952, between two candidates, Arthur Johnson-Liberal and Malcolm M. Hollett-Progressive Conservative. Malcolm M. Hollett was elected.
Attributes
Acclamation
No
Incomplete Data
No
Electorial Formula
DMP
District Magnitude
2
Valid Vote Invalid Votes Valid Ballots Invalid Ballots Electors 3971 12 3971 12 6983
Attributes
Acclamation
No
Incomplete Data
No
Electorial Formula
SMP
District Magnitude
1
Valid Vote Invalid Votes Valid Ballots Invalid Ballots Electors 3532 24 3532 24 5915
Attributes
Acclamation
No
Incomplete Data
No
Electorial Formula
SMP
District Magnitude
1
Valid Vote Invalid Votes Valid Ballots Invalid Ballots Electors 5513
Attributes
Acclamation
Yes
Incomplete Data
No
Electorial Formula
SMP
District Magnitude
1
Valid Vote Invalid Votes Valid Ballots Invalid Ballots Electors 5663
Attributes
Acclamation
Yes
Incomplete Data
No
Electorial Formula
SMP
District Magnitude
1
