1945 general election · North West
Lancashire Widnes: 1945 general election result
Labour won Lancashire Widnes at the 1945 general election with a majority of 12,598. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 12,59817.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.0%71,362 valid votes
- Electorate
- 93,945
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 41,980 | 58.8% | |
| Conservative | 29,382 | 41.2% | |
| Valid votes | 71,362 | ||
| Majority | 12,598 | 17.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Lancashire Widnes at the 1945 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 41,980 votes (58.8%).
What was the majority in Lancashire Widnes in 1945?
12,598 votes (17.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Lancashire Widnes in 1945?
76.0% of the 93,945 registered electors cast a valid vote (71,362 votes).
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