1950 general election · South East
Hampshire Petersfield: 1950 general election result
The Conservatives won Hampshire Petersfield at the 1950 general election with a majority of 11,729. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 11,72923.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.0%49,486 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,409
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,201 | 55.0% | |
| Labour | 15,472 | 31.3% | |
| Liberal | 6,813 | 13.8% | |
| Valid votes | 49,486 | ||
| Majority | 11,729 | 23.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Hampshire Petersfield at the 1950 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,201 votes (55.0%).
What was the majority in Hampshire Petersfield in 1950?
11,729 votes (23.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Hampshire Petersfield in 1950?
78.0% of the 63,409 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,486 votes).
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