1945 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh North: 1945 general election result
Labour won Edinburgh North at the 1945 general election with a majority of 555. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5552.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 64.6%28,439 valid votes
- Electorate
- 44,039
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 12,825 | 45.1% | |
| Conservative | 12,270 | 43.1% | |
| Liberal | 3,344 | 11.8% | |
| Valid votes | 28,439 | ||
| Majority | 555 | 2.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh North at the 1945 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 12,825 votes (45.1%).
What was the majority in Edinburgh North in 1945?
555 votes (2.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh North in 1945?
64.6% of the 44,039 registered electors cast a valid vote (28,439 votes).
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