1950 General Election - Belfast West
| Year | 1950 |
| General election | 1950 General Election |
| Constituency | Belfast West |
| Turnout | 83.6% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| MacManaway, James Godfrey | UUP | 33,917 |
| Beattie, John | Irish Labour | 30,539 |
| Steele, Jimmy | Sinn Féin | 1,482 |