1950 general election · North West
Lancashire Chorley: 1950 general election result
Labour won Lancashire Chorley at the 1950 general election with a majority of 361. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3610.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 88.4%48,811 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,218
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,233 | 47.6% | |
| Independent Conservative | 22,872 | 46.9% | |
| Liberal | 2,706 | 5.5% | |
| Valid votes | 48,811 | ||
| Majority | 361 | 0.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Lancashire Chorley at the 1950 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,233 votes (47.6%).
What was the majority in Lancashire Chorley in 1950?
361 votes (0.7% of valid votes) over the Independent Conservative.
What was the turnout in Lancashire Chorley in 1950?
88.4% of the 55,218 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,811 votes).
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