1945 general election · Scotland
Dumbarton District of Burghs: 1945 general election result
Labour won Dumbarton District of Burghs at the 1945 general election with a majority of 7,586. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,58630.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.2%24,938 valid votes
- Electorate
- 34,067
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 16,262 | 65.2% | |
| Conservative | 8,676 | 34.8% | |
| Valid votes | 24,938 | ||
| Majority | 7,586 | 30.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Dumbarton District of Burghs at the 1945 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 16,262 votes (65.2%).
What was the majority in Dumbarton District of Burghs in 1945?
7,586 votes (30.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Dumbarton District of Burghs in 1945?
73.2% of the 34,067 registered electors cast a valid vote (24,938 votes).
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