1950 general election · East Midlands
Leicestershire Melton: 1950 general election result
The Conservatives won Leicestershire Melton at the 1950 general election with a majority of 6,556. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,55612.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 87.5%51,316 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,676
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,177 | 51.0% | |
| Labour | 19,621 | 38.2% | |
| Liberal | 5,518 | 10.8% | |
| Valid votes | 51,316 | ||
| Majority | 6,556 | 12.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Leicestershire Melton at the 1950 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,177 votes (51.0%).
What was the majority in Leicestershire Melton in 1950?
6,556 votes (12.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Leicestershire Melton in 1950?
87.5% of the 58,676 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,316 votes).
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