1945 general election · North East
Durham Bishop Auckland: 1945 general election result
Labour won Durham Bishop Auckland at the 1945 general election with a majority of 8,860. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,86028.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.5%31,340 valid votes
- Electorate
- 42,630
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,100 | 64.1% | |
| National Liberal | 11,240 | 35.9% | |
| Valid votes | 31,340 | ||
| Majority | 8,860 | 28.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Durham Bishop Auckland at the 1945 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,100 votes (64.1%).
What was the majority in Durham Bishop Auckland in 1945?
8,860 votes (28.3% of valid votes) over the National Liberal.
What was the turnout in Durham Bishop Auckland in 1945?
73.5% of the 42,630 registered electors cast a valid vote (31,340 votes).
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