1950 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Barnsley: 1950 general election result
Labour won Barnsley at the 1950 general election with a majority of 31,209. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 31,20950.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 88.9%61,287 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,905
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 42,008 | 68.5% | |
| Liberal | 10,799 | 17.6% | |
| National Liberal | 8,480 | 13.8% | |
| Valid votes | 61,287 | ||
| Majority | 31,209 | 50.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Barnsley at the 1950 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 42,008 votes (68.5%).
What was the majority in Barnsley in 1950?
31,209 votes (50.9% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Barnsley in 1950?
88.9% of the 68,905 registered electors cast a valid vote (61,287 votes).
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