1945 general election · South West
Exeter: 1945 general election result
The Conservatives won Exeter at the 1945 general election with a majority of 1,175. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,1753.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.3%37,885 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,971
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 16,420 | 43.3% | |
| Labour | 15,245 | 40.2% | |
| Liberal | 6,220 | 16.4% | |
| Valid votes | 37,885 | ||
| Majority | 1,175 | 3.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Exeter at the 1945 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 16,420 votes (43.3%).
What was the majority in Exeter in 1945?
1,175 votes (3.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Exeter in 1945?
74.3% of the 50,971 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,885 votes).
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