1945 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Barnsley: 1945 general election result
Labour won Barnsley at the 1945 general election with a majority of 19,232. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 19,23245.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.4%41,996 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,211
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 30,614 | 72.9% | |
| National Liberal | 11,382 | 27.1% | |
| Valid votes | 41,996 | ||
| Majority | 19,232 | 45.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Barnsley at the 1945 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 30,614 votes (72.9%).
What was the majority in Barnsley in 1945?
19,232 votes (45.8% of valid votes) over the National Liberal.
What was the turnout in Barnsley in 1945?
80.4% of the 52,211 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,996 votes).
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