1950 general election · North West
Leigh: 1950 general election result
Labour won Leigh at the 1950 general election with a majority of 14,600. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 14,60027.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 87.4%54,040 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,804
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 34,320 | 63.5% | |
| Conservative | 19,720 | 36.5% | |
| Valid votes | 54,040 | ||
| Majority | 14,600 | 27.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Leigh at the 1950 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 34,320 votes (63.5%).
What was the majority in Leigh in 1950?
14,600 votes (27.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Leigh in 1950?
87.4% of the 61,804 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,040 votes).
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