1945 general election · North East
Durham Barnard Castle: 1945 general election result
Labour won Durham Barnard Castle at the 1945 general election with a majority of 3,424. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3,42416.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.3%20,624 valid votes
- Electorate
- 27,387
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 12,024 | 58.3% | |
| Conservative | 8,600 | 41.7% | |
| Valid votes | 20,624 | ||
| Majority | 3,424 | 16.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Durham Barnard Castle at the 1945 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 12,024 votes (58.3%).
What was the majority in Durham Barnard Castle in 1945?
3,424 votes (16.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Durham Barnard Castle in 1945?
75.3% of the 27,387 registered electors cast a valid vote (20,624 votes).
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