1950 general election · South East
Kent Tonbridge: 1950 general election result
The Conservatives won Kent Tonbridge at the 1950 general election with a majority of 8,368. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,36815.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.5%53,791 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,397
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,893 | 51.9% | |
| Labour | 19,525 | 36.3% | |
| Liberal | 5,634 | 10.5% | |
| Independent Conservative | 739 | 1.4% | |
| Valid votes | 53,791 | ||
| Majority | 8,368 | 15.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Kent Tonbridge at the 1950 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,893 votes (51.9%).
What was the majority in Kent Tonbridge in 1950?
8,368 votes (15.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Kent Tonbridge in 1950?
83.5% of the 64,397 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,791 votes).
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