1950 general election · London
East Ham South: 1950 general election result
Labour won East Ham South at the 1950 general election with a majority of 12,046. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 12,04632.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 84.5%37,039 valid votes
- Electorate
- 43,857
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,002 | 62.1% | |
| Conservative | 10,956 | 29.6% | |
| Liberal | 2,424 | 6.5% | |
| Communist | 401 | 1.1% | |
| Others | 256 | 0.7% | |
| Valid votes | 37,039 | ||
| Majority | 12,046 | 32.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won East Ham South at the 1950 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,002 votes (62.1%).
What was the majority in East Ham South in 1950?
12,046 votes (32.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in East Ham South in 1950?
84.5% of the 43,857 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,039 votes).
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