1950 general election · Scotland
Lanarkshire Motherwell: 1950 general election result
Labour won Lanarkshire Motherwell at the 1950 general election with a majority of 8,425. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,42520.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 84.5%41,690 valid votes
- Electorate
- 49,325
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,608 | 54.2% | |
| National Liberal | 14,183 | 34.0% | |
| National | 3,892 | 9.3% | |
| Communist | 1,007 | 2.4% | |
| Valid votes | 41,690 | ||
| Majority | 8,425 | 20.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Lanarkshire Motherwell at the 1950 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,608 votes (54.2%).
What was the majority in Lanarkshire Motherwell in 1950?
8,425 votes (20.2% of valid votes) over the National Liberal.
What was the turnout in Lanarkshire Motherwell in 1950?
84.5% of the 49,325 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,690 votes).
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