1950 general election · South West
Wiltshire Westbury: 1950 general election result
The Conservatives won Wiltshire Westbury at the 1950 general election with a majority of 1,679. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,6793.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 86.3%44,242 valid votes
- Electorate
- 51,252
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 17,445 | 39.4% | |
| Labour | 15,766 | 35.6% | |
| Liberal | 11,031 | 24.9% | |
| Valid votes | 44,242 | ||
| Majority | 1,679 | 3.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Wiltshire Westbury at the 1950 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 17,445 votes (39.4%).
What was the majority in Wiltshire Westbury in 1950?
1,679 votes (3.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Wiltshire Westbury in 1950?
86.3% of the 51,252 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,242 votes).
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