1945 general election · North East
Durham Chester Le Street: 1945 general election result
Labour won Durham Chester Le Street at the 1945 general election with a majority of 23,560. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 23,56053.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.5%44,016 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,375
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 33,788 | 76.8% | |
| Conservative | 10,228 | 23.2% | |
| Valid votes | 44,016 | ||
| Majority | 23,560 | 53.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Durham Chester Le Street at the 1945 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 33,788 votes (76.8%).
What was the majority in Durham Chester Le Street in 1945?
23,560 votes (53.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Durham Chester Le Street in 1945?
79.5% of the 55,375 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,016 votes).
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