1950 general election · South West
Somerset Taunton: 1950 general election result
The Conservatives won Somerset Taunton at the 1950 general election with a majority of 1,372. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,3723.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 88.8%44,637 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,261
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,724 | 46.4% | |
| Labour | 19,352 | 43.4% | |
| Liberal | 4,561 | 10.2% | |
| Valid votes | 44,637 | ||
| Majority | 1,372 | 3.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Somerset Taunton at the 1950 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,724 votes (46.4%).
What was the majority in Somerset Taunton in 1950?
1,372 votes (3.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Somerset Taunton in 1950?
88.8% of the 50,261 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,637 votes).
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