1945 general election · Scotland
Ayrshire and Bute Kilmarnock: 1945 general election result
Labour won Ayrshire and Bute Kilmarnock at the 1945 general election with a majority of 7,537. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,53718.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.1%40,137 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,721
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,837 | 59.4% | |
| Conservative | 16,300 | 40.6% | |
| Valid votes | 40,137 | ||
| Majority | 7,537 | 18.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Ayrshire and Bute Kilmarnock at the 1945 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,837 votes (59.4%).
What was the majority in Ayrshire and Bute Kilmarnock in 1945?
7,537 votes (18.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Ayrshire and Bute Kilmarnock in 1945?
76.1% of the 52,721 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,137 votes).
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