1950 general election · North West
Accrington: 1950 general election result
Labour won Accrington at the 1950 general election with a majority of 4,273. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 4,2739.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 91.0%47,720 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,431
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,295 | 48.8% | |
| Conservative | 19,022 | 39.9% | |
| Liberal | 5,403 | 11.3% | |
| Valid votes | 47,720 | ||
| Majority | 4,273 | 9.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Accrington at the 1950 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,295 votes (48.8%).
What was the majority in Accrington in 1950?
4,273 votes (9.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Accrington in 1950?
91.0% of the 52,431 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,720 votes).
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