1950 general election · South West
Wiltshire Chippenham: 1950 general election result
The Conservatives won Wiltshire Chippenham at the 1950 general election with a majority of 4,097. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,09710.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.0%40,254 valid votes
- Electorate
- 48,497
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 17,845 | 44.3% | |
| Labour | 13,748 | 34.2% | |
| Liberal | 8,661 | 21.5% | |
| Valid votes | 40,254 | ||
| Majority | 4,097 | 10.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Wiltshire Chippenham at the 1950 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 17,845 votes (44.3%).
What was the majority in Wiltshire Chippenham in 1950?
4,097 votes (10.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Wiltshire Chippenham in 1950?
83.0% of the 48,497 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,254 votes).
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