1945 general election · South West
Cornwall Penryn and Falmouth: 1945 general election result
Labour won Cornwall Penryn and Falmouth at the 1945 general election with a majority of 2,793. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,7936.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.0%41,048 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,214
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 17,962 | 43.8% | |
| Conservative | 15,169 | 37.0% | |
| Liberal | 7,917 | 19.3% | |
| Valid votes | 41,048 | ||
| Majority | 2,793 | 6.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Cornwall Penryn and Falmouth at the 1945 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 17,962 votes (43.8%).
What was the majority in Cornwall Penryn and Falmouth in 1945?
2,793 votes (6.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Cornwall Penryn and Falmouth in 1945?
73.0% of the 56,214 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,048 votes).
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