1950 general election · Scotland
Lanarkshire Rutherglen: 1950 general election result
Labour won Lanarkshire Rutherglen at the 1950 general election with a majority of 695. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6951.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 86.1%37,918 valid votes
- Electorate
- 44,044
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,779 | 49.5% | |
| Conservative | 18,084 | 47.7% | |
| Liberal | 1,055 | 2.8% | |
| Valid votes | 37,918 | ||
| Majority | 695 | 1.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Lanarkshire Rutherglen at the 1950 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,779 votes (49.5%).
What was the majority in Lanarkshire Rutherglen in 1950?
695 votes (1.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Lanarkshire Rutherglen in 1950?
86.1% of the 44,044 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,918 votes).
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