1950 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh North: 1950 general election result
The Conservatives won Edinburgh North at the 1950 general election with a majority of 4,143. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,14311.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.7%34,811 valid votes
- Electorate
- 44,226
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 17,826 | 51.2% | |
| Labour | 13,683 | 39.3% | |
| Liberal | 3,302 | 9.5% | |
| Valid votes | 34,811 | ||
| Majority | 4,143 | 11.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh North at the 1950 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 17,826 votes (51.2%).
What was the majority in Edinburgh North in 1950?
4,143 votes (11.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh North in 1950?
78.7% of the 44,226 registered electors cast a valid vote (34,811 votes).
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