1950 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Yorkshire (West Riding) Shipley: 1950 general election result
The Conservatives won Yorkshire (West Riding) Shipley at the 1950 general election with a majority of 81. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 810.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 89.4%41,993 valid votes
- Electorate
- 46,981
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 18,390 | 43.8% | |
| Labour | 18,309 | 43.6% | |
| Liberal | 5,021 | 12.0% | |
| Communist | 273 | 0.7% | |
| Valid votes | 41,993 | ||
| Majority | 81 | 0.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Yorkshire (West Riding) Shipley at the 1950 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 18,390 votes (43.8%).
What was the majority in Yorkshire (West Riding) Shipley in 1950?
81 votes (0.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Yorkshire (West Riding) Shipley in 1950?
89.4% of the 46,981 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,993 votes).
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