1950 general election · North West
Preston South: 1950 general election result
Labour won Preston South at the 1950 general election with a majority of 149. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 1490.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 85.7%45,283 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,835
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,716 | 50.2% | |
| Conservative | 22,567 | 49.8% | |
| Valid votes | 45,283 | ||
| Majority | 149 | 0.3% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Preston South at the 1950 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,716 votes (50.2%).
What was the majority in Preston South in 1950?
149 votes (0.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Preston South in 1950?
85.7% of the 52,835 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,283 votes).
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