1950 general election · Northern Ireland
Belfast West: 1950 general election result
The Conservatives won Belfast West at the 1950 general election with a majority of 3,378. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,3785.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.6%65,938 valid votes
- Electorate
- 78,896
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 33,917 | 51.4% | |
| Independent Labour | 30,539 | 46.3% | |
| Others | 1,482 | 2.3% | |
| Valid votes | 65,938 | ||
| Majority | 3,378 | 5.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Belfast West at the 1950 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 33,917 votes (51.4%).
What was the majority in Belfast West in 1950?
3,378 votes (5.1% of valid votes) over the Independent Labour.
What was the turnout in Belfast West in 1950?
83.6% of the 78,896 registered electors cast a valid vote (65,938 votes).
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