1945 general election · Scotland
Dunfermline District of Burghs: 1945 general election result
Labour won Dunfermline District of Burghs at the 1945 general election with a majority of 9,993. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9,99329.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.0%34,049 valid votes
- Electorate
- 46,672
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,021 | 64.7% | |
| National Liberal | 12,028 | 35.3% | |
| Valid votes | 34,049 | ||
| Majority | 9,993 | 29.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Dunfermline District of Burghs at the 1945 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,021 votes (64.7%).
What was the majority in Dunfermline District of Burghs in 1945?
9,993 votes (29.4% of valid votes) over the National Liberal.
What was the turnout in Dunfermline District of Burghs in 1945?
73.0% of the 46,672 registered electors cast a valid vote (34,049 votes).
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