1950 general election · North West
Nelson and Colne: 1950 general election result
Labour won Nelson and Colne at the 1950 general election with a majority of 4,242. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 4,2429.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 88.6%46,474 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,450
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,358 | 54.6% | |
| Conservative | 21,116 | 45.4% | |
| Valid votes | 46,474 | ||
| Majority | 4,242 | 9.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Nelson and Colne at the 1950 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,358 votes (54.6%).
What was the majority in Nelson and Colne in 1950?
4,242 votes (9.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Nelson and Colne in 1950?
88.6% of the 52,450 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,474 votes).
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