1950 general election · South West
Dorset North: 1950 general election result
The Conservatives won Dorset North at the 1950 general election with a majority of 97. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 970.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 85.0%35,358 valid votes
- Electorate
- 41,591
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 15,324 | 43.3% | |
| Labour | 15,227 | 43.1% | |
| Liberal | 4,807 | 13.6% | |
| Valid votes | 35,358 | ||
| Majority | 97 | 0.3% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Dorset North at the 1950 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 15,324 votes (43.3%).
What was the majority in Dorset North in 1950?
97 votes (0.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Dorset North in 1950?
85.0% of the 41,591 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,358 votes).
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