1950 general election · South East
Kent Isle of Thanet: 1950 general election result
The Conservatives won Kent Isle of Thanet at the 1950 general election with a majority of 10,823. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,82319.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.0%56,428 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,022
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 31,345 | 55.6% | |
| Labour | 20,522 | 36.4% | |
| Liberal | 4,561 | 8.1% | |
| Valid votes | 56,428 | ||
| Majority | 10,823 | 19.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Kent Isle of Thanet at the 1950 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 31,345 votes (55.6%).
What was the majority in Kent Isle of Thanet in 1950?
10,823 votes (19.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Kent Isle of Thanet in 1950?
83.0% of the 68,022 registered electors cast a valid vote (56,428 votes).
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