1950 general election · London
West Ham South: 1950 general election result
Labour won West Ham South at the 1950 general election with a majority of 31,332. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 31,33270.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.5%44,592 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,790
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 36,754 | 82.4% | |
| Conservative | 5,422 | 12.2% | |
| Liberal | 1,686 | 3.8% | |
| Communist | 730 | 1.6% | |
| Valid votes | 44,592 | ||
| Majority | 31,332 | 70.3% | |
Questions and answers
Who won West Ham South at the 1950 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 36,754 votes (82.4%).
What was the majority in West Ham South in 1950?
31,332 votes (70.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in West Ham South in 1950?
78.5% of the 56,790 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,592 votes).
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