1950 general election · North West
Blackburn East: 1950 general election result
Labour won Blackburn East at the 1950 general election with a majority of 4,818. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 4,81813.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 89.1%36,885 valid votes
- Electorate
- 41,377
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 19,480 | 52.8% | |
| Conservative | 14,662 | 39.8% | |
| Liberal | 2,743 | 7.4% | |
| Valid votes | 36,885 | ||
| Majority | 4,818 | 13.1% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Blackburn East at the 1950 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 19,480 votes (52.8%).
What was the majority in Blackburn East in 1950?
4,818 votes (13.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Blackburn East in 1950?
89.1% of the 41,377 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,885 votes).
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