1945 general election · North East
Durham Consett: 1945 general election result
Labour won Durham Consett at the 1945 general election with a majority of 16,419. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 16,41940.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.1%40,815 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,915
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 28,617 | 70.1% | |
| National Liberal | 12,198 | 29.9% | |
| Valid votes | 40,815 | ||
| Majority | 16,419 | 40.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Durham Consett at the 1945 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 28,617 votes (70.1%).
What was the majority in Durham Consett in 1945?
16,419 votes (40.2% of valid votes) over the National Liberal.
What was the turnout in Durham Consett in 1945?
77.1% of the 52,915 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,815 votes).
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