1945 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh West: 1945 general election result
The Conservatives won Edinburgh West at the 1945 general election with a majority of 1,054. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,0542.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 67.5%41,990 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,196
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 19,894 | 47.4% | |
| Labour | 18,840 | 44.9% | |
| Liberal | 3,256 | 7.8% | |
| Valid votes | 41,990 | ||
| Majority | 1,054 | 2.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh West at the 1945 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 19,894 votes (47.4%).
What was the majority in Edinburgh West in 1945?
1,054 votes (2.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh West in 1945?
67.5% of the 62,196 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,990 votes).
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