1950 general election · Scotland
Orkney and Shetland: 1950 general election result
The Liberals won Orkney and Shetland at the 1950 general election with a majority of 2,956. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LiberalLiberal
- Majority
- 2,95615.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 67.7%19,716 valid votes
- Electorate
- 29,131
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 9,237 | 46.9% | |
| Conservative | 6,281 | 31.9% | |
| Labour | 4,198 | 21.3% | |
| Valid votes | 19,716 | ||
| Majority | 2,956 | 15.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Orkney and Shetland at the 1950 general election?
The Liberal candidate won with 9,237 votes (46.9%).
What was the majority in Orkney and Shetland in 1950?
2,956 votes (15.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Orkney and Shetland in 1950?
67.7% of the 29,131 registered electors cast a valid vote (19,716 votes).
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