1945 general election · South West
Gloucestershire Forest of Dean: 1945 general election result
Labour won Gloucestershire Forest of Dean at the 1945 general election with a majority of 9,192. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9,19230.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.9%30,250 valid votes
- Electorate
- 42,667
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 19,721 | 65.2% | |
| National Independent | 10,529 | 34.8% | |
| Valid votes | 30,250 | ||
| Majority | 9,192 | 30.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Gloucestershire Forest of Dean at the 1945 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 19,721 votes (65.2%).
What was the majority in Gloucestershire Forest of Dean in 1945?
9,192 votes (30.4% of valid votes) over the National Independent.
What was the turnout in Gloucestershire Forest of Dean in 1945?
70.9% of the 42,667 registered electors cast a valid vote (30,250 votes).
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