1950 general election · North East
Newcastle upon Tyne Central: 1950 general election result
Labour won Newcastle upon Tyne Central at the 1950 general election with a majority of 11,623. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,62329.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.6%39,569 valid votes
- Electorate
- 49,696
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,190 | 63.7% | |
| Conservative | 13,567 | 34.3% | |
| Independent Liberal | 812 | 2.1% | |
| Valid votes | 39,569 | ||
| Majority | 11,623 | 29.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Newcastle upon Tyne Central at the 1950 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,190 votes (63.7%).
What was the majority in Newcastle upon Tyne Central in 1950?
11,623 votes (29.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Newcastle upon Tyne Central in 1950?
79.6% of the 49,696 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,569 votes).
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