1950 general election · North East
Durham Blaydon: 1950 general election result
Labour won Durham Blaydon at the 1950 general election with a majority of 15,571. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 15,57137.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 87.5%41,115 valid votes
- Electorate
- 47,010
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 28,343 | 68.9% | |
| Conservative | 12,772 | 31.1% | |
| Valid votes | 41,115 | ||
| Majority | 15,571 | 37.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Durham Blaydon at the 1950 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 28,343 votes (68.9%).
What was the majority in Durham Blaydon in 1950?
15,571 votes (37.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Durham Blaydon in 1950?
87.5% of the 47,010 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,115 votes).
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