1945 general election · North East
Durham Sedgefield: 1945 general election result
Labour won Durham Sedgefield at the 1945 general election with a majority of 11,691. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,69127.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.3%42,411 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,860
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,051 | 63.8% | |
| Conservative | 15,360 | 36.2% | |
| Valid votes | 42,411 | ||
| Majority | 11,691 | 27.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Durham Sedgefield at the 1945 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,051 votes (63.8%).
What was the majority in Durham Sedgefield in 1945?
11,691 votes (27.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Durham Sedgefield in 1945?
77.3% of the 54,860 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,411 votes).
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