1945 general election · South East
Kent Ashford: 1945 general election result
The Conservatives won Kent Ashford at the 1945 general election with a majority of 6,225. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,22517.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.0%36,179 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,933
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 18,800 | 52.0% | |
| Labour | 12,575 | 34.8% | |
| Liberal | 4,804 | 13.3% | |
| Valid votes | 36,179 | ||
| Majority | 6,225 | 17.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Kent Ashford at the 1945 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 18,800 votes (52.0%).
What was the majority in Kent Ashford in 1945?
6,225 votes (17.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Kent Ashford in 1945?
71.0% of the 50,933 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,179 votes).
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