1950 general election · North West
Preston North: 1950 general election result
The Conservatives won Preston North at the 1950 general election with a majority of 938. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9382.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 86.8%45,216 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,086
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,888 | 48.4% | |
| Labour | 20,950 | 46.3% | |
| Liberal | 2,012 | 4.5% | |
| Communist | 366 | 0.8% | |
| Valid votes | 45,216 | ||
| Majority | 938 | 2.1% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Preston North at the 1950 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,888 votes (48.4%).
What was the majority in Preston North in 1950?
938 votes (2.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Preston North in 1950?
86.8% of the 52,086 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,216 votes).
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