1950 general election · East Midlands
Leicestershire Harborough: 1950 general election result
The Conservatives won Leicestershire Harborough at the 1950 general election with a majority of 6,461. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,46111.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 89.0%55,963 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,874
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,842 | 49.8% | |
| Labour | 21,381 | 38.2% | |
| Liberal | 6,467 | 11.6% | |
| Others | 273 | 0.5% | |
| Valid votes | 55,963 | ||
| Majority | 6,461 | 11.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Leicestershire Harborough at the 1950 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,842 votes (49.8%).
What was the majority in Leicestershire Harborough in 1950?
6,461 votes (11.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Leicestershire Harborough in 1950?
89.0% of the 62,874 registered electors cast a valid vote (55,963 votes).
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