1950 general election · North East
Gateshead East: 1950 general election result
Labour won Gateshead East at the 1950 general election with a majority of 1,719. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 1,7195.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 85.8%33,780 valid votes
- Electorate
- 39,368
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 15,249 | 45.1% | |
| National Liberal | 13,530 | 40.1% | |
| Independent Labour | 5,001 | 14.8% | |
| Valid votes | 33,780 | ||
| Majority | 1,719 | 5.1% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Gateshead East at the 1950 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 15,249 votes (45.1%).
What was the majority in Gateshead East in 1950?
1,719 votes (5.1% of valid votes) over the National Liberal.
What was the turnout in Gateshead East in 1950?
85.8% of the 39,368 registered electors cast a valid vote (33,780 votes).
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