1950 general election · London
Hackney South: 1950 general election result
Labour won Hackney South at the 1950 general election with a majority of 20,716. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 20,71635.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.4%58,700 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,828
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 35,821 | 61.0% | |
| Conservative | 15,105 | 25.7% | |
| Liberal | 5,575 | 9.5% | |
| Communist | 2,199 | 3.8% | |
| Valid votes | 58,700 | ||
| Majority | 20,716 | 35.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Hackney South at the 1950 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 35,821 votes (61.0%).
What was the majority in Hackney South in 1950?
20,716 votes (35.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Hackney South in 1950?
77.4% of the 75,828 registered electors cast a valid vote (58,700 votes).
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