1950 general election · Scotland
West Lothian: 1950 general election result
Labour won West Lothian at the 1950 general election with a majority of 11,237. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,23725.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.1%44,938 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,789
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,236 | 60.6% | |
| Conservative | 15,999 | 35.6% | |
| Scottish National Party | 1,039 | 2.3% | |
| Communist | 664 | 1.5% | |
| Valid votes | 44,938 | ||
| Majority | 11,237 | 25.0% | |
Questions and answers
Who won West Lothian at the 1950 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,236 votes (60.6%).
What was the majority in West Lothian in 1950?
11,237 votes (25.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in West Lothian in 1950?
79.1% of the 56,789 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,938 votes).
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