1950 general election · North East
Sunderland South: 1950 general election result
Labour won Sunderland South at the 1950 general election with a majority of 5,180. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5,1809.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.3%54,808 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,833
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,192 | 49.6% | |
| Conservative | 22,012 | 40.2% | |
| Liberal | 5,604 | 10.2% | |
| Valid votes | 54,808 | ||
| Majority | 5,180 | 9.5% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Sunderland South at the 1950 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,192 votes (49.6%).
What was the majority in Sunderland South in 1950?
5,180 votes (9.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Sunderland South in 1950?
83.3% of the 65,833 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,808 votes).
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