1945 general election · North West
Cumberland Penrith and Cockermouth: 1945 general election result
The Conservatives won Cumberland Penrith and Cockermouth at the 1945 general election with a majority of 2,619. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,61910.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.3%24,331 valid votes
- Electorate
- 30,676
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 9,198 | 37.8% | |
| Liberal | 6,579 | 27.0% | |
| Labour | 6,350 | 26.1% | |
| National Independent | 2,204 | 9.1% | |
| Valid votes | 24,331 | ||
| Majority | 2,619 | 10.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Cumberland Penrith and Cockermouth at the 1945 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 9,198 votes (37.8%).
What was the majority in Cumberland Penrith and Cockermouth in 1945?
2,619 votes (10.8% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Cumberland Penrith and Cockermouth in 1945?
79.3% of the 30,676 registered electors cast a valid vote (24,331 votes).
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