1950 general election · South West
Cheltenham: 1950 general election result
The Conservatives won Cheltenham at the 1950 general election with a majority of 4,982. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,98212.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 85.0%41,485 valid votes
- Electorate
- 48,786
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 18,009 | 43.4% | |
| Labour | 13,027 | 31.4% | |
| Others | 10,449 | 25.2% | |
| Valid votes | 41,485 | ||
| Majority | 4,982 | 12.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Cheltenham at the 1950 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 18,009 votes (43.4%).
What was the majority in Cheltenham in 1950?
4,982 votes (12.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Cheltenham in 1950?
85.0% of the 48,786 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,485 votes).
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