1945 general election · West Midlands
Birmingham Handsworth: 1945 general election result
The Conservatives won Birmingham Handsworth at the 1945 general election with a majority of 1,465. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,4653.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.4%41,196 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,890
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 15,607 | 37.9% | |
| Labour | 14,142 | 34.3% | |
| National Independent | 5,112 | 12.4% | |
| Liberal | 4,945 | 12.0% | |
| Communist | 1,390 | 3.4% | |
| Valid votes | 41,196 | ||
| Majority | 1,465 | 3.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Birmingham Handsworth at the 1945 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 15,607 votes (37.9%).
What was the majority in Birmingham Handsworth in 1945?
1,465 votes (3.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Birmingham Handsworth in 1945?
72.4% of the 56,890 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,196 votes).
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