1950 general election · Scotland
Ayrshire and Bute Kilmarnock: 1950 general election result
Labour won Ayrshire and Bute Kilmarnock at the 1950 general election with a majority of 8,233. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,23320.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 86.2%39,608 valid votes
- Electorate
- 45,974
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,412 | 56.6% | |
| Conservative | 14,179 | 35.8% | |
| Liberal | 2,157 | 5.5% | |
| Communist | 860 | 2.2% | |
| Valid votes | 39,608 | ||
| Majority | 8,233 | 20.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Ayrshire and Bute Kilmarnock at the 1950 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,412 votes (56.6%).
What was the majority in Ayrshire and Bute Kilmarnock in 1950?
8,233 votes (20.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Ayrshire and Bute Kilmarnock in 1950?
86.2% of the 45,974 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,608 votes).
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