1950 general election · North East
Durham Consett: 1950 general election result
Labour won Durham Consett at the 1950 general election with a majority of 22,273. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 22,27342.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 86.8%52,262 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,181
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 34,907 | 66.8% | |
| Conservative | 12,634 | 24.2% | |
| Liberal | 4,721 | 9.0% | |
| Valid votes | 52,262 | ||
| Majority | 22,273 | 42.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Durham Consett at the 1950 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 34,907 votes (66.8%).
What was the majority in Durham Consett in 1950?
22,273 votes (42.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Durham Consett in 1950?
86.8% of the 60,181 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,262 votes).
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