Bents, South Shields County Borough Council
At the most recent election (1 November 1946), H. Scott (The Labour Party) won Bents, with a majority of 5 votes.
- Area type
- ward
- Within
- South Shields County Borough Council
- Elections recorded
- 2
- Recorded results
- 6
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H. Scott | The Labour Party | 690 | 33.5% | Yes |
| E. Horn | RRA | 685 | 33.3% | No |
| R. Brown | Prog | 682 | 33.2% | No |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Thompson | RRA | 996 | 47.9% | Yes |
| E. Thompson | Municipal Alliance (London metropolitan boroughs) | 602 | 29% | No |
| A. Hall | The Labour Party | 481 | 23.1% | No |