1945 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh South: 1945 general election result
The Conservatives won Edinburgh South at the 1945 general election with a majority of 13,885. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 13,88541.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 66.4%33,419 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,348
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,652 | 70.8% | |
| Labour | 9,767 | 29.2% | |
| Valid votes | 33,419 | ||
| Majority | 13,885 | 41.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh South at the 1945 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,652 votes (70.8%).
What was the majority in Edinburgh South in 1945?
13,885 votes (41.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh South in 1945?
66.4% of the 50,348 registered electors cast a valid vote (33,419 votes).
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