1945 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Halifax: 1945 general election result
Labour won Halifax at the 1945 general election with a majority of 10,781. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 10,78119.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.4%55,060 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,145
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,605 | 46.5% | |
| Conservative | 14,824 | 26.9% | |
| Liberal | 14,631 | 26.6% | |
| Valid votes | 55,060 | ||
| Majority | 10,781 | 19.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Halifax at the 1945 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,605 votes (46.5%).
What was the majority in Halifax in 1945?
10,781 votes (19.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Halifax in 1945?
77.4% of the 71,145 registered electors cast a valid vote (55,060 votes).
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