1945 general election · South West
Dorset Southern: 1945 general election result
The Conservatives won Dorset Southern at the 1945 general election with a majority of 2,166. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,1666.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.6%34,235 valid votes
- Electorate
- 46,513
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 14,626 | 42.7% | |
| Labour | 12,460 | 36.4% | |
| Liberal | 7,149 | 20.9% | |
| Valid votes | 34,235 | ||
| Majority | 2,166 | 6.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Dorset Southern at the 1945 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 14,626 votes (42.7%).
What was the majority in Dorset Southern in 1945?
2,166 votes (6.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Dorset Southern in 1945?
73.6% of the 46,513 registered electors cast a valid vote (34,235 votes).
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