1950 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Yorkshire (West Riding) Colne Valley: 1950 general election result
Labour won Yorkshire (West Riding) Colne Valley at the 1950 general election with a majority of 9,084. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9,08418.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 86.5%50,390 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,265
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,910 | 49.4% | |
| Conservative | 15,826 | 31.4% | |
| Liberal | 9,654 | 19.2% | |
| Valid votes | 50,390 | ||
| Majority | 9,084 | 18.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Yorkshire (West Riding) Colne Valley at the 1950 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,910 votes (49.4%).
What was the majority in Yorkshire (West Riding) Colne Valley in 1950?
9,084 votes (18.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Yorkshire (West Riding) Colne Valley in 1950?
86.5% of the 58,265 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,390 votes).
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