1945 general election · Northern Ireland
Belfast East: 1945 general election result
The Conservatives won Belfast East at the 1945 general election with a majority of 4,869. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,86912.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 63.2%38,017 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,175
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,443 | 56.4% | |
| Northern Ireland Labour | 16,574 | 43.6% | |
| Valid votes | 38,017 | ||
| Majority | 4,869 | 12.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Belfast East at the 1945 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,443 votes (56.4%).
What was the majority in Belfast East in 1945?
4,869 votes (12.8% of valid votes) over the Northern Ireland Labour.
What was the turnout in Belfast East in 1945?
63.2% of the 60,175 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,017 votes).
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