1950 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh Central: 1950 general election result
Labour won Edinburgh Central at the 1950 general election with a majority of 2,937. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,9378.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.3%34,573 valid votes
- Electorate
- 46,513
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 16,568 | 47.9% | |
| Conservative | 13,631 | 39.4% | |
| Liberal | 3,446 | 10.0% | |
| Communist | 646 | 1.9% | |
| Scottish National Party | 282 | 0.8% | |
| Valid votes | 34,573 | ||
| Majority | 2,937 | 8.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh Central at the 1950 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 16,568 votes (47.9%).
What was the majority in Edinburgh Central in 1950?
2,937 votes (8.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh Central in 1950?
74.3% of the 46,513 registered electors cast a valid vote (34,573 votes).
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