1950 general election · West Midlands
Shropshire Oswestry: 1950 general election result
The Conservatives won Shropshire Oswestry at the 1950 general election with a majority of 9,006. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9,00623.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.3%38,118 valid votes
- Electorate
- 48,700
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,562 | 61.8% | |
| Labour | 14,556 | 38.2% | |
| Valid votes | 38,118 | ||
| Majority | 9,006 | 23.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Shropshire Oswestry at the 1950 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,562 votes (61.8%).
What was the majority in Shropshire Oswestry in 1950?
9,006 votes (23.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Shropshire Oswestry in 1950?
78.3% of the 48,700 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,118 votes).
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