1950 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
York: 1950 general election result
The Conservatives won York at the 1950 general election with a majority of 77. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 770.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 87.6%63,525 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,527
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 29,421 | 46.3% | |
| Labour | 29,344 | 46.2% | |
| Liberal | 4,760 | 7.5% | |
| Valid votes | 63,525 | ||
| Majority | 77 | 0.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won York at the 1950 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 29,421 votes (46.3%).
What was the majority in York in 1950?
77 votes (0.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in York in 1950?
87.6% of the 72,527 registered electors cast a valid vote (63,525 votes).
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