1950 general election · North East
Durham Bishop Auckland: 1950 general election result
Labour won Durham Bishop Auckland at the 1950 general election with a majority of 11,370. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,37026.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 86.5%43,235 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,011
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,039 | 57.9% | |
| Conservative | 13,669 | 31.6% | |
| Liberal | 4,527 | 10.5% | |
| Valid votes | 43,235 | ||
| Majority | 11,370 | 26.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Durham Bishop Auckland at the 1950 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,039 votes (57.9%).
What was the majority in Durham Bishop Auckland in 1950?
11,370 votes (26.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Durham Bishop Auckland in 1950?
86.5% of the 50,011 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,235 votes).
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