1950 general election · East Midlands
Northampton: 1950 general election result
Labour won Northampton at the 1950 general election with a majority of 7,282. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,28211.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 87.6%65,229 valid votes
- Electorate
- 74,502
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 31,946 | 49.0% | |
| Conservative | 24,664 | 37.8% | |
| Liberal | 8,619 | 13.2% | |
| Valid votes | 65,229 | ||
| Majority | 7,282 | 11.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Northampton at the 1950 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 31,946 votes (49.0%).
What was the majority in Northampton in 1950?
7,282 votes (11.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Northampton in 1950?
87.6% of the 74,502 registered electors cast a valid vote (65,229 votes).
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