1945 general election · North West
Cumberland Workington: 1945 general election result
Labour won Cumberland Workington at the 1945 general election with a majority of 15,438. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 15,43845.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.5%34,314 valid votes
- Electorate
- 42,617
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,876 | 72.5% | |
| Conservative | 9,438 | 27.5% | |
| Valid votes | 34,314 | ||
| Majority | 15,438 | 45.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Cumberland Workington at the 1945 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,876 votes (72.5%).
What was the majority in Cumberland Workington in 1945?
15,438 votes (45.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Cumberland Workington in 1945?
80.5% of the 42,617 registered electors cast a valid vote (34,314 votes).
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