1950 general election · North East
Durham Houghton Le Spring: 1950 general election result
Labour won Durham Houghton Le Spring at the 1950 general election with a majority of 25,362. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 25,36254.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 87.2%46,726 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,571
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 36,044 | 77.1% | |
| Conservative | 10,682 | 22.9% | |
| Valid votes | 46,726 | ||
| Majority | 25,362 | 54.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Durham Houghton Le Spring at the 1950 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 36,044 votes (77.1%).
What was the majority in Durham Houghton Le Spring in 1950?
25,362 votes (54.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Durham Houghton Le Spring in 1950?
87.2% of the 53,571 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,726 votes).
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