1945 general election · Scotland
Dumfriesshire: 1945 general election result
The National Liberals won Dumfriesshire at the 1945 general election with a majority of 4,077. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- National LiberalNational Liberal
- Majority
- 4,07711.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.2%34,703 valid votes
- Electorate
- 48,092
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Liberal Won | 16,465 | 47.5% | |
| Labour | 12,388 | 35.7% | |
| Liberal | 5,850 | 16.9% | |
| Valid votes | 34,703 | ||
| Majority | 4,077 | 11.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Dumfriesshire at the 1945 general election?
The National Liberal candidate won with 16,465 votes (47.5%).
What was the majority in Dumfriesshire in 1945?
4,077 votes (11.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Dumfriesshire in 1945?
72.2% of the 48,092 registered electors cast a valid vote (34,703 votes).
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