1945 general election · Scotland
Ayrshire and Bute South Ayrshire: 1945 general election result
Labour won Ayrshire and Bute South Ayrshire at the 1945 general election with a majority of 7,853. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,85322.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.0%34,617 valid votes
- Electorate
- 46,137
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,235 | 61.3% | |
| Conservative | 13,382 | 38.7% | |
| Valid votes | 34,617 | ||
| Majority | 7,853 | 22.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Ayrshire and Bute South Ayrshire at the 1945 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,235 votes (61.3%).
What was the majority in Ayrshire and Bute South Ayrshire in 1945?
7,853 votes (22.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Ayrshire and Bute South Ayrshire in 1945?
75.0% of the 46,137 registered electors cast a valid vote (34,617 votes).
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