1950 general election · London
Lewisham South: 1950 general election result
Labour won Lewisham South at the 1950 general election with a majority of 7,774. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,77415.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 86.5%48,858 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,479
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,666 | 54.6% | |
| Conservative | 18,892 | 38.7% | |
| Liberal | 2,665 | 5.5% | |
| Communist | 635 | 1.3% | |
| Valid votes | 48,858 | ||
| Majority | 7,774 | 15.9% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Lewisham South at the 1950 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,666 votes (54.6%).
What was the majority in Lewisham South in 1950?
7,774 votes (15.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Lewisham South in 1950?
86.5% of the 56,479 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,858 votes).
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