1950 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds West: 1950 general election result
Labour won Leeds West at the 1950 general election with a majority of 4,515. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 4,51510.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 86.4%41,372 valid votes
- Electorate
- 47,873
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,339 | 51.6% | |
| Conservative | 16,824 | 40.7% | |
| Liberal | 3,209 | 7.8% | |
| Valid votes | 41,372 | ||
| Majority | 4,515 | 10.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Leeds West at the 1950 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,339 votes (51.6%).
What was the majority in Leeds West in 1950?
4,515 votes (10.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Leeds West in 1950?
86.4% of the 47,873 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,372 votes).
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