1950 general election · North West
St Helens: 1950 general election result
Labour won St Helens at the 1950 general election with a majority of 18,773. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 18,77330.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 84.9%62,518 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,640
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 39,514 | 63.2% | |
| Conservative | 20,741 | 33.2% | |
| Liberal | 2,263 | 3.6% | |
| Valid votes | 62,518 | ||
| Majority | 18,773 | 30.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won St Helens at the 1950 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 39,514 votes (63.2%).
What was the majority in St Helens in 1950?
18,773 votes (30.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in St Helens in 1950?
84.9% of the 73,640 registered electors cast a valid vote (62,518 votes).
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