1950 general election · East of England
Essex Colchester: 1950 general election result
The Conservatives won Essex Colchester at the 1950 general election with a majority of 931. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9312.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 86.8%46,032 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,048
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,403 | 46.5% | |
| Labour | 20,472 | 44.5% | |
| Liberal | 4,157 | 9.0% | |
| Valid votes | 46,032 | ||
| Majority | 931 | 2.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Essex Colchester at the 1950 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,403 votes (46.5%).
What was the majority in Essex Colchester in 1950?
931 votes (2.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Essex Colchester in 1950?
86.8% of the 53,048 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,032 votes).
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