1945 general election · North West
Cumberland Whitehaven: 1945 general election result
Labour won Cumberland Whitehaven at the 1945 general election with a majority of 6,747. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,74722.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.8%30,389 valid votes
- Electorate
- 36,696
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,568 | 61.1% | |
| Conservative | 11,821 | 38.9% | |
| Valid votes | 30,389 | ||
| Majority | 6,747 | 22.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Cumberland Whitehaven at the 1945 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,568 votes (61.1%).
What was the majority in Cumberland Whitehaven in 1945?
6,747 votes (22.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Cumberland Whitehaven in 1945?
82.8% of the 36,696 registered electors cast a valid vote (30,389 votes).
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