| Year: | 1950 |
|---|---|
| General election: | 1950 General Election |
| Constituency: | Burnley |
| Turnout: | 89.6% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Burke, Wilfrid Andrew | Labour | 30685 |
| Wilson, FH | Conservative | 23636 |
| Whittaker, Bill | Communist | 526 |
| Carradice, Dan | Independent Labour Party | 295 |