1945 general election · South West
Devonshire Barnstaple: 1945 general election result
The Conservatives won Devonshire Barnstaple at the 1945 general election with a majority of 4,070. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,0709.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.8%41,811 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,170
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 17,822 | 42.6% | |
| Liberal | 13,752 | 32.9% | |
| Labour | 10,237 | 24.5% | |
| Valid votes | 41,811 | ||
| Majority | 4,070 | 9.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Devonshire Barnstaple at the 1945 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 17,822 votes (42.6%).
What was the majority in Devonshire Barnstaple in 1945?
4,070 votes (9.7% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Devonshire Barnstaple in 1945?
75.8% of the 55,170 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,811 votes).
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