1950 general election · Scotland
Roxburghshire and Selkirkshire: 1950 general election result
The Liberals won Roxburghshire and Selkirkshire at the 1950 general election with a majority of 1,156. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LiberalLiberal
- Majority
- 1,1563.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.1%38,951 valid votes
- Electorate
- 47,430
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 15,347 | 39.4% | |
| Conservative | 14,191 | 36.4% | |
| Labour | 9,413 | 24.2% | |
| Valid votes | 38,951 | ||
| Majority | 1,156 | 3.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Roxburghshire and Selkirkshire at the 1950 general election?
The Liberal candidate won with 15,347 votes (39.4%).
What was the majority in Roxburghshire and Selkirkshire in 1950?
1,156 votes (3.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Roxburghshire and Selkirkshire in 1950?
82.1% of the 47,430 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,951 votes).
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