1950 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Pontefract: 1950 general election result
Labour won Pontefract at the 1950 general election with a majority of 24,001. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 24,00151.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 87.3%46,863 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,681
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 35,432 | 75.6% | |
| National Liberal | 11,431 | 24.4% | |
| Valid votes | 46,863 | ||
| Majority | 24,001 | 51.2% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Pontefract at the 1950 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 35,432 votes (75.6%).
What was the majority in Pontefract in 1950?
24,001 votes (51.2% of valid votes) over the National Liberal.
What was the turnout in Pontefract in 1950?
87.3% of the 53,681 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,863 votes).
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