1950 general election · North West
Oldham West: 1950 general election result
Labour won Oldham West at the 1950 general election with a majority of 4,793. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 4,79310.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 85.1%47,346 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,657
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,533 | 47.6% | |
| Conservative | 17,740 | 37.5% | |
| Liberal | 6,635 | 14.0% | |
| Communist | 438 | 0.9% | |
| Valid votes | 47,346 | ||
| Majority | 4,793 | 10.1% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Oldham West at the 1950 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,533 votes (47.6%).
What was the majority in Oldham West in 1950?
4,793 votes (10.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Oldham West in 1950?
85.1% of the 55,657 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,346 votes).
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