1950 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh East: 1950 general election result
Labour won Edinburgh East at the 1950 general election with a majority of 6,541. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,54114.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.2%45,235 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,379
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,072 | 53.2% | |
| Conservative | 17,531 | 38.8% | |
| Liberal | 3,632 | 8.0% | |
| Valid votes | 45,235 | ||
| Majority | 6,541 | 14.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh East at the 1950 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,072 votes (53.2%).
What was the majority in Edinburgh East in 1950?
6,541 votes (14.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh East in 1950?
83.2% of the 54,379 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,235 votes).
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