1945 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh Central: 1945 general election result
Labour won Edinburgh Central at the 1945 general election with a majority of 4,220. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 4,22021.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 59.5%20,116 valid votes
- Electorate
- 33,783
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 10,921 | 54.3% | |
| Conservative | 6,701 | 33.3% | |
| Liberal | 2,262 | 11.2% | |
| Others | 232 | 1.2% | |
| Valid votes | 20,116 | ||
| Majority | 4,220 | 21.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh Central at the 1945 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 10,921 votes (54.3%).
What was the majority in Edinburgh Central in 1945?
4,220 votes (21.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh Central in 1945?
59.5% of the 33,783 registered electors cast a valid vote (20,116 votes).
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