1945 general election · East of England
Essex Colchester: 1945 general election result
Labour won Essex Colchester at the 1945 general election with a majority of 2,464. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,4646.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.9%36,609 valid votes
- Electorate
- 49,557
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 16,587 | 45.3% | |
| Conservative | 14,123 | 38.6% | |
| Liberal | 5,899 | 16.1% | |
| Valid votes | 36,609 | ||
| Majority | 2,464 | 6.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Essex Colchester at the 1945 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 16,587 votes (45.3%).
What was the majority in Essex Colchester in 1945?
2,464 votes (6.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Essex Colchester in 1945?
73.9% of the 49,557 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,609 votes).
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