1945 general election · East Midlands
Derbyshire Western: 1945 general election result
Labour won Derbyshire Western at the 1945 general election with a majority of 156. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 1560.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.7%37,574 valid votes
- Electorate
- 45,981
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,331 | 48.8% | |
| Conservative | 18,175 | 48.4% | |
| Others | 1,068 | 2.8% | |
| Valid votes | 37,574 | ||
| Majority | 156 | 0.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Derbyshire Western at the 1945 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,331 votes (48.8%).
What was the majority in Derbyshire Western in 1945?
156 votes (0.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Derbyshire Western in 1945?
81.7% of the 45,981 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,574 votes).
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