1945 general election · East of England
Essex Chelmsford: 1945 general election result
Common Wealth won Essex Chelmsford at the 1945 general election with a majority of 2,080. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Common WealthCommon Wealth
- Majority
- 2,0803.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.4%58,447 valid votes
- Electorate
- 79,638
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Wealth Won | 27,309 | 46.7% | |
| Conservative | 25,229 | 43.2% | |
| Liberal | 5,909 | 10.1% | |
| Valid votes | 58,447 | ||
| Majority | 2,080 | 3.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Essex Chelmsford at the 1945 general election?
The Common Wealth candidate won with 27,309 votes (46.7%).
What was the majority in Essex Chelmsford in 1945?
2,080 votes (3.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Essex Chelmsford in 1945?
73.4% of the 79,638 registered electors cast a valid vote (58,447 votes).
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