1950 general election · Scotland
Ayrshire and Bute South Ayrshire: 1950 general election result
Labour won Ayrshire and Bute South Ayrshire at the 1950 general election with a majority of 7,567. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,56720.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 85.4%37,001 valid votes
- Electorate
- 43,346
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,284 | 60.2% | |
| Conservative | 14,717 | 39.8% | |
| Valid votes | 37,001 | ||
| Majority | 7,567 | 20.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Ayrshire and Bute South Ayrshire at the 1950 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,284 votes (60.2%).
What was the majority in Ayrshire and Bute South Ayrshire in 1950?
7,567 votes (20.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Ayrshire and Bute South Ayrshire in 1950?
85.4% of the 43,346 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,001 votes).
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