1950 general election · North West
Birkenhead: 1950 general election result
Labour won Birkenhead at the 1950 general election with a majority of 6,129. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,12911.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 84.9%53,020 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,420
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,472 | 49.9% | |
| Conservative | 20,343 | 38.4% | |
| Liberal | 5,234 | 9.9% | |
| Communist | 971 | 1.8% | |
| Valid votes | 53,020 | ||
| Majority | 6,129 | 11.6% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Birkenhead at the 1950 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,472 votes (49.9%).
What was the majority in Birkenhead in 1950?
6,129 votes (11.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Birkenhead in 1950?
84.9% of the 62,420 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,020 votes).
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