1950 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Sheffield Brightside: 1950 general election result
Labour won Sheffield Brightside at the 1950 general election with a majority of 19,406. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 19,40641.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 84.6%46,759 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,298
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 32,542 | 69.6% | |
| National Liberal | 13,136 | 28.1% | |
| Communist | 1,081 | 2.3% | |
| Valid votes | 46,759 | ||
| Majority | 19,406 | 41.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Sheffield Brightside at the 1950 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 32,542 votes (69.6%).
What was the majority in Sheffield Brightside in 1950?
19,406 votes (41.5% of valid votes) over the National Liberal.
What was the turnout in Sheffield Brightside in 1950?
84.6% of the 55,298 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,759 votes).
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