1950 general election · Northern Ireland
Down South: 1950 general election result
The Conservatives won Down South at the 1950 general election with a majority of 16,332. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 16,33226.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.7%60,684 valid votes
- Electorate
- 79,125
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 38,508 | 63.5% | |
| Independent Labour | 22,176 | 36.5% | |
| Valid votes | 60,684 | ||
| Majority | 16,332 | 26.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1918 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Down South at the 1950 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 38,508 votes (63.5%).
What was the majority in Down South in 1950?
16,332 votes (26.9% of valid votes) over the Independent Labour.
What was the turnout in Down South in 1950?
76.7% of the 79,125 registered electors cast a valid vote (60,684 votes).
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