1945 general election · North East
Durham Durham: 1945 general election result
Labour won Durham Durham at the 1945 general election with a majority of 11,804. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,80432.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.8%36,466 valid votes
- Electorate
- 45,684
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,135 | 66.2% | |
| National Liberal | 12,331 | 33.8% | |
| Valid votes | 36,466 | ||
| Majority | 11,804 | 32.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Durham Durham at the 1945 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,135 votes (66.2%).
What was the majority in Durham Durham in 1945?
11,804 votes (32.4% of valid votes) over the National Liberal.
What was the turnout in Durham Durham in 1945?
79.8% of the 45,684 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,466 votes).
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