Home General Elections 23 February 1950 Winchester

UK Polling History: Election of 23 February 1950 – Winchester

Result summary

Parties
Conservative Labour
Votes 31,462 23,955
Votes gained +4,203 -6,335
Share of votes 56.8% 43.2%
Share of eligible voters 47.7% 36.3%
Gain in share of votes +9.4% -9.4%
Gain in share of eligible voters +13.7% -1.4%
Total votes: 55,417
Electorate: 65,960
Turnout: 84.0%
Outcome: Conservative gain from Labour
Swing: 9.4% Conservative from Labour

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