1950 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds South: 1950 general election result
Labour won Leeds South at the 1950 general election with a majority of 15,359. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 15,35931.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 84.6%48,756 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,625
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 29,795 | 61.1% | |
| Conservative | 14,436 | 29.6% | |
| Liberal | 4,525 | 9.3% | |
| Valid votes | 48,756 | ||
| Majority | 15,359 | 31.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Leeds South at the 1950 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 29,795 votes (61.1%).
What was the majority in Leeds South in 1950?
15,359 votes (31.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Leeds South in 1950?
84.6% of the 57,625 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,756 votes).
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