1945 general election · Scotland
Forfarshire: 1945 general election result
The Conservatives won Forfarshire at the 1945 general election with a majority of 5,416. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,41620.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.9%26,389 valid votes
- Electorate
- 38,286
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 13,615 | 51.6% | |
| Labour | 8,199 | 31.1% | |
| Liberal | 4,575 | 17.3% | |
| Valid votes | 26,389 | ||
| Majority | 5,416 | 20.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Forfarshire at the 1945 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 13,615 votes (51.6%).
What was the majority in Forfarshire in 1945?
5,416 votes (20.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Forfarshire in 1945?
68.9% of the 38,286 registered electors cast a valid vote (26,389 votes).
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