1945 general election · South West
Dorset Northern: 1945 general election result
The Liberals won Dorset Northern at the 1945 general election with a majority of 1,965. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LiberalLiberal
- Majority
- 1,9657.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.0%26,923 valid votes
- Electorate
- 35,879
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 14,444 | 53.7% | |
| Conservative | 12,479 | 46.4% | |
| Valid votes | 26,923 | ||
| Majority | 1,965 | 7.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Dorset Northern at the 1945 general election?
The Liberal candidate won with 14,444 votes (53.7%).
What was the majority in Dorset Northern in 1945?
1,965 votes (7.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Dorset Northern in 1945?
75.0% of the 35,879 registered electors cast a valid vote (26,923 votes).
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