1950 general election · North East
Durham Chester Le Street: 1950 general election result
Labour won Durham Chester Le Street at the 1950 general election with a majority of 24,969. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 24,96954.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 87.3%45,727 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,393
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 35,348 | 77.3% | |
| Conservative | 10,379 | 22.7% | |
| Valid votes | 45,727 | ||
| Majority | 24,969 | 54.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Durham Chester Le Street at the 1950 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 35,348 votes (77.3%).
What was the majority in Durham Chester Le Street in 1950?
24,969 votes (54.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Durham Chester Le Street in 1950?
87.3% of the 52,393 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,727 votes).
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