1945 general election · South West
Bristol South: 1945 general election result
Labour won Bristol South at the 1945 general election with a majority of 12,550. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 12,55029.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.1%42,391 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,434
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,929 | 58.8% | |
| Conservative | 12,379 | 29.2% | |
| Liberal | 5,083 | 12.0% | |
| Valid votes | 42,391 | ||
| Majority | 12,550 | 29.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bristol South at the 1945 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,929 votes (58.8%).
What was the majority in Bristol South in 1945?
12,550 votes (29.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Bristol South in 1945?
75.1% of the 56,434 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,391 votes).
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