1950 general election · North West
Rossendale: 1950 general election result
Labour won Rossendale at the 1950 general election with a majority of 2,113. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,1134.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 88.9%47,836 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,785
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,596 | 45.2% | |
| Conservative | 19,483 | 40.7% | |
| Liberal | 6,757 | 14.1% | |
| Valid votes | 47,836 | ||
| Majority | 2,113 | 4.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Rossendale at the 1950 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,596 votes (45.2%).
What was the majority in Rossendale in 1950?
2,113 votes (4.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Rossendale in 1950?
88.9% of the 53,785 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,836 votes).
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