1950 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh West: 1950 general election result
The Conservatives won Edinburgh West at the 1950 general election with a majority of 12,601. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,60128.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.8%44,941 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,281
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,978 | 60.0% | |
| Labour | 14,377 | 32.0% | |
| Liberal | 3,586 | 8.0% | |
| Valid votes | 44,941 | ||
| Majority | 12,601 | 28.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh West at the 1950 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,978 votes (60.0%).
What was the majority in Edinburgh West in 1950?
12,601 votes (28.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh West in 1950?
82.8% of the 54,281 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,941 votes).
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