1950 general election · Northern Ireland
Down North: 1950 general election result
The Conservatives won Down North at the 1950 general election with a majority of 30,974. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 30,97458.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.1%52,646 valid votes
- Electorate
- 77,316
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 41,810 | 79.4% | |
| Labour | 10,836 | 20.6% | |
| Valid votes | 52,646 | ||
| Majority | 30,974 | 58.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1918 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Down North at the 1950 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 41,810 votes (79.4%).
What was the majority in Down North in 1950?
30,974 votes (58.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Down North in 1950?
68.1% of the 77,316 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,646 votes).
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