1950 general election · South West
Plymouth Devonport: 1950 general election result
Labour won Plymouth Devonport at the 1950 general election with a majority of 3,483. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3,4835.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 87.2%60,907 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,881
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 30,812 | 50.6% | |
| National Liberal | 27,329 | 44.9% | |
| Liberal | 2,766 | 4.5% | |
| Valid votes | 60,907 | ||
| Majority | 3,483 | 5.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Plymouth Devonport at the 1950 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 30,812 votes (50.6%).
What was the majority in Plymouth Devonport in 1950?
3,483 votes (5.7% of valid votes) over the National Liberal.
What was the turnout in Plymouth Devonport in 1950?
87.2% of the 69,881 registered electors cast a valid vote (60,907 votes).
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