1945 general election · South West
Devonshire Tavistock: 1945 general election result
The Conservatives won Devonshire Tavistock at the 1945 general election with a majority of 5,966. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,96614.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.6%42,033 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,589
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 19,730 | 46.9% | |
| Liberal | 13,764 | 32.8% | |
| Labour | 8,539 | 20.3% | |
| Valid votes | 42,033 | ||
| Majority | 5,966 | 14.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Devonshire Tavistock at the 1945 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 19,730 votes (46.9%).
What was the majority in Devonshire Tavistock in 1945?
5,966 votes (14.2% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Devonshire Tavistock in 1945?
75.6% of the 55,589 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,033 votes).
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