1951 General Election
Midlothian and Peebles
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Percent | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | Pryde, David Johnstone | 29,271 | 55.3% | +2.5% | |
| Scottish Unionist | Stodart, James Anthony | 23,681 | 44.7% | +6% | |
| Majority | 5,590 | 10.6% | -3.5% | Turnout | 52,952 | 83.8% | 0.9% | Swing | -1.75% |
