1945 general election · South East
Kent Canterbury: 1945 general election result
The Conservatives won Kent Canterbury at the 1945 general election with a majority of 10,167. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,16725.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.7%39,414 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,388
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,282 | 61.6% | |
| Labour | 14,115 | 35.8% | |
| Common Wealth | 1,017 | 2.6% | |
| Valid votes | 39,414 | ||
| Majority | 10,167 | 25.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Kent Canterbury at the 1945 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,282 votes (61.6%).
What was the majority in Kent Canterbury in 1945?
10,167 votes (25.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Kent Canterbury in 1945?
68.7% of the 57,388 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,414 votes).
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