1945 general election · North East
Durham Seaham: 1945 general election result
Labour won Durham Seaham at the 1945 general election with a majority of 32,257. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 32,25760.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.5%53,627 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,485
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 42,942 | 80.1% | |
| Conservative | 10,685 | 19.9% | |
| Valid votes | 53,627 | ||
| Majority | 32,257 | 60.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Durham Seaham at the 1945 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 42,942 votes (80.1%).
What was the majority in Durham Seaham in 1945?
32,257 votes (60.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Durham Seaham in 1945?
79.5% of the 67,485 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,627 votes).
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