1945 general election · South East
Hampshire Petersfield: 1945 general election result
The Conservatives won Hampshire Petersfield at the 1945 general election with a majority of 12,569. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,56935.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 64.4%35,707 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,423
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,838 | 58.4% | |
| Liberal | 8,269 | 23.2% | |
| Common Wealth | 6,600 | 18.5% | |
| Valid votes | 35,707 | ||
| Majority | 12,569 | 35.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Hampshire Petersfield at the 1945 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,838 votes (58.4%).
What was the majority in Hampshire Petersfield in 1945?
12,569 votes (35.2% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Hampshire Petersfield in 1945?
64.4% of the 55,423 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,707 votes).
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