1945 general election · South East
Kent Isle of Thanet: 1945 general election result
The Conservatives won Kent Isle of Thanet at the 1945 general election with a majority of 2,948. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,9489.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.9%30,830 valid votes
- Electorate
- 44,745
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 15,023 | 48.7% | |
| Labour | 12,075 | 39.2% | |
| Liberal | 3,732 | 12.1% | |
| Valid votes | 30,830 | ||
| Majority | 2,948 | 9.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Kent Isle of Thanet at the 1945 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 15,023 votes (48.7%).
What was the majority in Kent Isle of Thanet in 1945?
2,948 votes (9.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Kent Isle of Thanet in 1945?
68.9% of the 44,745 registered electors cast a valid vote (30,830 votes).
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