1950 general election · South East
Rochester and Chatham: 1950 general election result
Labour won Rochester and Chatham at the 1950 general election with a majority of 477. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 4771.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 84.2%49,233 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,492
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,855 | 50.5% | |
| Conservative | 24,378 | 49.5% | |
| Valid votes | 49,233 | ||
| Majority | 477 | 1.0% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Rochester and Chatham at the 1950 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,855 votes (50.5%).
What was the majority in Rochester and Chatham in 1950?
477 votes (1.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Rochester and Chatham in 1950?
84.2% of the 58,492 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,233 votes).
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