1950 general election · South East
Kent Dover: 1950 general election result
The Conservatives won Kent Dover at the 1950 general election with a majority of 2,309. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,3094.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 85.8%52,318 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,999
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,640 | 49.0% | |
| Labour | 23,331 | 44.6% | |
| Liberal | 2,873 | 5.5% | |
| Communist | 474 | 0.9% | |
| Valid votes | 52,318 | ||
| Majority | 2,309 | 4.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Kent Dover at the 1950 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,640 votes (49.0%).
What was the majority in Kent Dover in 1950?
2,309 votes (4.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Kent Dover in 1950?
85.8% of the 60,999 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,318 votes).
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