1945 general election · North East
Durham Houghton Le Spring: 1945 general election result
Labour won Durham Houghton Le Spring at the 1945 general election with a majority of 21,866. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 21,86633.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.6%65,594 valid votes
- Electorate
- 85,584
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 43,730 | 66.7% | |
| Conservative | 21,864 | 33.3% | |
| Valid votes | 65,594 | ||
| Majority | 21,866 | 33.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Durham Houghton Le Spring at the 1945 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 43,730 votes (66.7%).
What was the majority in Durham Houghton Le Spring in 1945?
21,866 votes (33.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Durham Houghton Le Spring in 1945?
76.6% of the 85,584 registered electors cast a valid vote (65,594 votes).
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