1945 general election · South West
Cheltenham: 1945 general election result
National Independent won Cheltenham at the 1945 general election with a majority of 4,986. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- National IndependentNational Independent
- Majority
- 4,98613.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.4%37,148 valid votes
- Electorate
- 49,282
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Independent Won | 16,081 | 43.3% | |
| Labour | 11,095 | 29.9% | |
| Conservative | 9,972 | 26.8% | |
| Valid votes | 37,148 | ||
| Majority | 4,986 | 13.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Cheltenham at the 1945 general election?
The National Independent candidate won with 16,081 votes (43.3%).
What was the majority in Cheltenham in 1945?
4,986 votes (13.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Cheltenham in 1945?
75.4% of the 49,282 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,148 votes).
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