1950 general election · Scotland
Caithness and Sutherland: 1950 general election result
The Conservatives won Caithness and Sutherland at the 1950 general election with a majority of 269. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2691.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.5%19,436 valid votes
- Electorate
- 25,400
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 6,969 | 35.9% | |
| Liberal | 6,700 | 34.5% | |
| Labour | 5,767 | 29.7% | |
| Valid votes | 19,436 | ||
| Majority | 269 | 1.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Caithness and Sutherland at the 1950 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 6,969 votes (35.9%).
What was the majority in Caithness and Sutherland in 1950?
269 votes (1.4% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Caithness and Sutherland in 1950?
76.5% of the 25,400 registered electors cast a valid vote (19,436 votes).
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