1950 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Yorkshire (West Riding) Skipton: 1950 general election result
The Conservatives won Yorkshire (West Riding) Skipton at the 1950 general election with a majority of 5,964. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,96413.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 88.9%45,233 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,901
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,254 | 49.2% | |
| Labour | 16,290 | 36.0% | |
| Liberal | 6,689 | 14.8% | |
| Valid votes | 45,233 | ||
| Majority | 5,964 | 13.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Yorkshire (West Riding) Skipton at the 1950 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,254 votes (49.2%).
What was the majority in Yorkshire (West Riding) Skipton in 1950?
5,964 votes (13.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Yorkshire (West Riding) Skipton in 1950?
88.9% of the 50,901 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,233 votes).
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