1950 general election · South East
Kent Canterbury: 1950 general election result
The Conservatives won Kent Canterbury at the 1950 general election with a majority of 11,928. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 11,92825.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.5%47,350 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,407
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,491 | 56.0% | |
| Labour | 14,563 | 30.8% | |
| Liberal | 6,296 | 13.3% | |
| Valid votes | 47,350 | ||
| Majority | 11,928 | 25.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Kent Canterbury at the 1950 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,491 votes (56.0%).
What was the majority in Kent Canterbury in 1950?
11,928 votes (25.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Kent Canterbury in 1950?
82.5% of the 57,407 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,350 votes).
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