1950 general election · North East
Darlington: 1950 general election result
Labour won Darlington at the 1950 general election with a majority of 6,107. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,10711.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 88.0%52,537 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,701
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,528 | 44.8% | |
| Conservative | 17,421 | 33.2% | |
| Liberal | 11,588 | 22.1% | |
| Valid votes | 52,537 | ||
| Majority | 6,107 | 11.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Darlington at the 1950 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,528 votes (44.8%).
What was the majority in Darlington in 1950?
6,107 votes (11.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Darlington in 1950?
88.0% of the 59,701 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,537 votes).
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