1945 general election · North East
Gateshead: 1945 general election result
Labour won Gateshead at the 1945 general election with a majority of 19,017. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 19,01734.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.0%54,455 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,692
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 36,736 | 67.5% | |
| National Liberal | 17,719 | 32.5% | |
| Valid votes | 54,455 | ||
| Majority | 19,017 | 34.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Gateshead at the 1945 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 36,736 votes (67.5%).
What was the majority in Gateshead in 1945?
19,017 votes (34.9% of valid votes) over the National Liberal.
What was the turnout in Gateshead in 1945?
76.0% of the 71,692 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,455 votes).
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