1950 general election · South West
Swindon: 1950 general election result
Labour won Swindon at the 1950 general election with a majority of 8,279. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,27919.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 87.2%42,694 valid votes
- Electorate
- 48,966
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,976 | 51.5% | |
| Conservative | 13,697 | 32.1% | |
| Liberal | 6,726 | 15.8% | |
| Communist | 295 | 0.7% | |
| Valid votes | 42,694 | ||
| Majority | 8,279 | 19.4% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Swindon at the 1950 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,976 votes (51.5%).
What was the majority in Swindon in 1950?
8,279 votes (19.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Swindon in 1950?
87.2% of the 48,966 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,694 votes).
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