1945 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds North East: 1945 general election result
Labour won Leeds North East at the 1945 general election with a majority of 8,464. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,46415.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.7%54,373 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,886
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 28,870 | 53.1% | |
| Conservative | 20,406 | 37.5% | |
| Liberal | 5,097 | 9.4% | |
| Valid votes | 54,373 | ||
| Majority | 8,464 | 15.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Leeds North East at the 1945 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 28,870 votes (53.1%).
What was the majority in Leeds North East in 1945?
8,464 votes (15.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Leeds North East in 1945?
71.7% of the 75,886 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,373 votes).
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