1950 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh Leith: 1950 general election result
Labour won Edinburgh Leith at the 1950 general election with a majority of 2,270. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,2706.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.7%36,798 valid votes
- Electorate
- 45,594
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,111 | 49.2% | |
| National Liberal | 15,841 | 43.1% | |
| Liberal | 2,846 | 7.7% | |
| Valid votes | 36,798 | ||
| Majority | 2,270 | 6.2% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh Leith at the 1950 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,111 votes (49.2%).
What was the majority in Edinburgh Leith in 1950?
2,270 votes (6.2% of valid votes) over the National Liberal.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh Leith in 1950?
80.7% of the 45,594 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,798 votes).
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