1950 general election · South East
Portsmouth South: 1950 general election result
The Conservatives won Portsmouth South at the 1950 general election with a majority of 13,579. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 13,57927.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.5%48,669 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,288
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 31,124 | 64.0% | |
| Labour | 17,545 | 36.1% | |
| Valid votes | 48,669 | ||
| Majority | 13,579 | 27.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Portsmouth South at the 1950 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 31,124 votes (64.0%).
What was the majority in Portsmouth South in 1950?
13,579 votes (27.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Portsmouth South in 1950?
83.5% of the 58,288 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,669 votes).
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