1945 general election · South West
Dorset Eastern: 1945 general election result
The Conservatives won Dorset Eastern at the 1945 general election with a majority of 1,468. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,4682.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.0%60,629 valid votes
- Electorate
- 80,816
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,561 | 43.8% | |
| Labour | 25,093 | 41.4% | |
| Liberal | 8,975 | 14.8% | |
| Valid votes | 60,629 | ||
| Majority | 1,468 | 2.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Dorset Eastern at the 1945 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,561 votes (43.8%).
What was the majority in Dorset Eastern in 1945?
1,468 votes (2.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Dorset Eastern in 1945?
75.0% of the 80,816 registered electors cast a valid vote (60,629 votes).
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