1950 general election · South East
Sussex (East) Lewes: 1950 general election result
The Conservatives won Sussex (East) Lewes at the 1950 general election with a majority of 15,407. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 15,40729.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.0%52,018 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,231
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 30,430 | 58.5% | |
| Labour | 15,023 | 28.9% | |
| Liberal | 6,565 | 12.6% | |
| Valid votes | 52,018 | ||
| Majority | 15,407 | 29.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Sussex (East) Lewes at the 1950 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 30,430 votes (58.5%).
What was the majority in Sussex (East) Lewes in 1950?
15,407 votes (29.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Sussex (East) Lewes in 1950?
81.0% of the 64,231 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,018 votes).
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