1945 general election · North West
Lancashire West Houghton: 1945 general election result
Labour won Lancashire West Houghton at the 1945 general election with a majority of 9,644. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9,64429.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.3%32,336 valid votes
- Electorate
- 41,851
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,990 | 64.9% | |
| Conservative | 11,346 | 35.1% | |
| Valid votes | 32,336 | ||
| Majority | 9,644 | 29.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Lancashire West Houghton at the 1945 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,990 votes (64.9%).
What was the majority in Lancashire West Houghton in 1945?
9,644 votes (29.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Lancashire West Houghton in 1945?
77.3% of the 41,851 registered electors cast a valid vote (32,336 votes).
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