1950 general election · North West
Oldham East: 1950 general election result
Labour won Oldham East at the 1950 general election with a majority of 393. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3930.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 84.1%47,833 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,895
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,510 | 45.0% | |
| Conservative | 21,117 | 44.2% | |
| Liberal | 5,206 | 10.9% | |
| Valid votes | 47,833 | ||
| Majority | 393 | 0.8% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Oldham East at the 1950 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,510 votes (45.0%).
What was the majority in Oldham East in 1950?
393 votes (0.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Oldham East in 1950?
84.1% of the 56,895 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,833 votes).
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