1950 general election · London
Kent Orpington: 1950 general election result
The Conservatives won Kent Orpington at the 1950 general election with a majority of 10,289. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,28923.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 85.1%43,134 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,704
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,450 | 56.7% | |
| Labour | 14,161 | 32.8% | |
| Liberal | 4,523 | 10.5% | |
| Valid votes | 43,134 | ||
| Majority | 10,289 | 23.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Kent Orpington at the 1950 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,450 votes (56.7%).
What was the majority in Kent Orpington in 1950?
10,289 votes (23.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Kent Orpington in 1950?
85.1% of the 50,704 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,134 votes).
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