1950 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Yorkshire (North Riding) Scarborough and Whitby: 1950 general election result
The Conservatives won Yorkshire (North Riding) Scarborough and Whitby at the 1950 general election with a majority of 14,475. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 14,47527.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.8%52,306 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,762
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,896 | 55.2% | |
| Labour | 14,421 | 27.6% | |
| Liberal | 8,989 | 17.2% | |
| Valid votes | 52,306 | ||
| Majority | 14,475 | 27.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Yorkshire (North Riding) Scarborough and Whitby at the 1950 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,896 votes (55.2%).
What was the majority in Yorkshire (North Riding) Scarborough and Whitby in 1950?
14,475 votes (27.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Yorkshire (North Riding) Scarborough and Whitby in 1950?
80.8% of the 64,762 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,306 votes).
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