1945 general election · South East
Bournemouth: 1945 general election result
The Conservatives won Bournemouth at the 1945 general election with a majority of 20,312. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 20,31232.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.2%62,298 valid votes
- Electorate
- 87,504
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 34,544 | 55.5% | |
| Liberal | 14,232 | 22.9% | |
| Labour | 13,522 | 21.7% | |
| Valid votes | 62,298 | ||
| Majority | 20,312 | 32.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bournemouth at the 1945 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 34,544 votes (55.5%).
What was the majority in Bournemouth in 1945?
20,312 votes (32.6% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Bournemouth in 1945?
71.2% of the 87,504 registered electors cast a valid vote (62,298 votes).
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