1950 general election · Scotland
Glasgow Shettleston: 1950 general election result
Labour won Glasgow Shettleston at the 1950 general election with a majority of 8,241. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,24119.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.9%41,402 valid votes
- Electorate
- 51,801
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,467 | 56.7% | |
| Conservative | 15,226 | 36.8% | |
| Communist | 1,678 | 4.1% | |
| Independent Labour Party | 1,031 | 2.5% | |
| Valid votes | 41,402 | ||
| Majority | 8,241 | 19.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Glasgow Shettleston at the 1950 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,467 votes (56.7%).
What was the majority in Glasgow Shettleston in 1950?
8,241 votes (19.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Glasgow Shettleston in 1950?
79.9% of the 51,801 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,402 votes).
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