1950 general election · North East
Durham Jarrow: 1950 general election result
Labour won Durham Jarrow at the 1950 general election with a majority of 16,856. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 16,85631.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.8%53,586 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,700
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 33,751 | 63.0% | |
| Conservative | 16,895 | 31.5% | |
| Liberal | 2,940 | 5.5% | |
| Valid votes | 53,586 | ||
| Majority | 16,856 | 31.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Durham Jarrow at the 1950 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 33,751 votes (63.0%).
What was the majority in Durham Jarrow in 1950?
16,856 votes (31.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Durham Jarrow in 1950?
82.8% of the 64,700 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,586 votes).
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