1945 general election · North West
Burnley: 1945 general election result
Labour won Burnley at the 1945 general election with a majority of 13,691. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 13,69127.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.4%50,553 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,849
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 32,122 | 63.5% | |
| National Liberal | 18,431 | 36.5% | |
| Valid votes | 50,553 | ||
| Majority | 13,691 | 27.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Burnley at the 1945 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 32,122 votes (63.5%).
What was the majority in Burnley in 1945?
13,691 votes (27.1% of valid votes) over the National Liberal.
What was the turnout in Burnley in 1945?
80.4% of the 62,849 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,553 votes).
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