1945 general election · Scotland
Fife Western: 1945 general election result
The Communists won Fife Western at the 1945 general election with a majority of 2,056. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- CommunistCommunist
- Majority
- 2,0564.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.4%41,813 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,419
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communist Won | 17,636 | 42.2% | |
| Labour | 15,580 | 37.3% | |
| National Liberal | 8,597 | 20.6% | |
| Valid votes | 41,813 | ||
| Majority | 2,056 | 4.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Fife Western at the 1945 general election?
The Communist candidate won with 17,636 votes (42.2%).
What was the majority in Fife Western in 1945?
2,056 votes (4.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Fife Western in 1945?
75.4% of the 55,419 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,813 votes).
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