1950 general election · North East
Durham Sedgefield: 1950 general election result
Labour won Durham Sedgefield at the 1950 general election with a majority of 11,164. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,16425.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 87.0%44,728 valid votes
- Electorate
- 51,441
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,946 | 62.5% | |
| Conservative | 16,782 | 37.5% | |
| Valid votes | 44,728 | ||
| Majority | 11,164 | 25.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Durham Sedgefield at the 1950 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,946 votes (62.5%).
What was the majority in Durham Sedgefield in 1950?
11,164 votes (25.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Durham Sedgefield in 1950?
87.0% of the 51,441 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,728 votes).
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