1950 general election · North West
Blackpool South: 1950 general election result
The Conservatives won Blackpool South at the 1950 general election with a majority of 12,610. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,61027.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.4%46,285 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,830
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,800 | 57.9% | |
| Labour | 14,190 | 30.7% | |
| Liberal | 5,295 | 11.4% | |
| Valid votes | 46,285 | ||
| Majority | 12,610 | 27.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Blackpool South at the 1950 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,800 votes (57.9%).
What was the majority in Blackpool South in 1950?
12,610 votes (27.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Blackpool South in 1950?
81.4% of the 56,830 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,285 votes).
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