1950 general election · South West
Dorset South: 1950 general election result
The Conservatives won Dorset South at the 1950 general election with a majority of 2,543. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,5435.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 84.4%43,974 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,117
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,014 | 45.5% | |
| Labour | 17,471 | 39.7% | |
| Liberal | 6,489 | 14.8% | |
| Valid votes | 43,974 | ||
| Majority | 2,543 | 5.8% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Dorset South at the 1950 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,014 votes (45.5%).
What was the majority in Dorset South in 1950?
2,543 votes (5.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Dorset South in 1950?
84.4% of the 52,117 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,974 votes).
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