1950 general election · North East
Gateshead West: 1950 general election result
Labour won Gateshead West at the 1950 general election with a majority of 9,212. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9,21228.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.9%32,532 valid votes
- Electorate
- 38,776
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,872 | 64.2% | |
| National Liberal | 11,660 | 35.8% | |
| Valid votes | 32,532 | ||
| Majority | 9,212 | 28.3% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Gateshead West at the 1950 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,872 votes (64.2%).
What was the majority in Gateshead West in 1950?
9,212 votes (28.3% of valid votes) over the National Liberal.
What was the turnout in Gateshead West in 1950?
83.9% of the 38,776 registered electors cast a valid vote (32,532 votes).
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