Cardiff South: 1945 general election result
Labour won Cardiff South at the 1945 general election with a majority of 5,944. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5,94420.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.9%29,034 valid votes
- Electorate
- 39,303
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 17,489 | 60.2% | |
| Conservative | 11,545 | 39.8% | |
| Valid votes | 29,034 | ||
| Majority | 5,944 | 20.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Cardiff South at the 1945 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 17,489 votes (60.2%).
What was the majority in Cardiff South in 1945?
5,944 votes (20.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Cardiff South in 1945?
73.9% of the 39,303 registered electors cast a valid vote (29,034 votes).
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