1945 general election · East Midlands
Derbyshire Chesterfield: 1945 general election result
Labour won Derbyshire Chesterfield at the 1945 general election with a majority of 12,035. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 12,03525.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.3%46,883 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,686
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 29,459 | 62.8% | |
| Conservative | 17,424 | 37.2% | |
| Valid votes | 46,883 | ||
| Majority | 12,035 | 25.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Derbyshire Chesterfield at the 1945 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 29,459 votes (62.8%).
What was the majority in Derbyshire Chesterfield in 1945?
12,035 votes (25.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Derbyshire Chesterfield in 1945?
77.3% of the 60,686 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,883 votes).
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