1945 general election · Scotland
Berwickshire and Haddingtonshire: 1945 general election result
Labour won Berwickshire and Haddingtonshire at the 1945 general election with a majority of 3,157. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3,1579.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.3%34,917 valid votes
- Electorate
- 49,641
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 19,037 | 54.5% | |
| Conservative | 15,880 | 45.5% | |
| Valid votes | 34,917 | ||
| Majority | 3,157 | 9.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Berwickshire and Haddingtonshire at the 1945 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 19,037 votes (54.5%).
What was the majority in Berwickshire and Haddingtonshire in 1945?
3,157 votes (9.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Berwickshire and Haddingtonshire in 1945?
70.3% of the 49,641 registered electors cast a valid vote (34,917 votes).
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