1950 general election · North West
Lancashire Newton: 1950 general election result
Labour won Lancashire Newton at the 1950 general election with a majority of 9,764. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9,76418.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 88.0%53,900 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,246
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 31,832 | 59.1% | |
| Conservative | 22,068 | 40.9% | |
| Valid votes | 53,900 | ||
| Majority | 9,764 | 18.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Lancashire Newton at the 1950 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 31,832 votes (59.1%).
What was the majority in Lancashire Newton in 1950?
9,764 votes (18.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Lancashire Newton in 1950?
88.0% of the 61,246 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,900 votes).
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