1950 general election · Scotland
Midlothian and Peeblesshire: 1950 general election result
Labour won Midlothian and Peeblesshire at the 1950 general election with a majority of 7,188. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,18814.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.9%51,109 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,668
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,966 | 52.8% | |
| Conservative | 19,778 | 38.7% | |
| Liberal | 4,365 | 8.5% | |
| Valid votes | 51,109 | ||
| Majority | 7,188 | 14.1% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Midlothian and Peeblesshire at the 1950 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,966 votes (52.8%).
What was the majority in Midlothian and Peeblesshire in 1950?
7,188 votes (14.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Midlothian and Peeblesshire in 1950?
82.9% of the 61,668 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,109 votes).
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