| Year: | 1951 |
|---|---|
| General election: | 1951 General Election |
| Constituency: | Central Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Turnout: | 80.7% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Short, Edward Watson | Labour | 25637 |
| Webster, Frederick Talbot | Conservative | 13325 |
| Barton, Fred | Independent Labour Party | 1006 |