1950 general election · North West
Ashton under Lyne: 1950 general election result
Labour won Ashton under Lyne at the 1950 general election with a majority of 924. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9242.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 86.4%41,475 valid votes
- Electorate
- 47,989
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,970 | 50.6% | |
| Conservative | 20,046 | 48.3% | |
| Communist | 459 | 1.1% | |
| Valid votes | 41,475 | ||
| Majority | 924 | 2.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Ashton under Lyne at the 1950 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,970 votes (50.6%).
What was the majority in Ashton under Lyne in 1950?
924 votes (2.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Ashton under Lyne in 1950?
86.4% of the 47,989 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,475 votes).
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