1945 general election · Scotland
Lanarkshire Bothwell: 1945 general election result
Labour won Lanarkshire Bothwell at the 1945 general election with a majority of 12,162. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 12,16231.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.0%38,576 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,854
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,369 | 65.8% | |
| Conservative | 13,207 | 34.2% | |
| Valid votes | 38,576 | ||
| Majority | 12,162 | 31.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Lanarkshire Bothwell at the 1945 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,369 votes (65.8%).
What was the majority in Lanarkshire Bothwell in 1945?
12,162 votes (31.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Lanarkshire Bothwell in 1945?
73.0% of the 52,854 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,576 votes).
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