1945 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds South East: 1945 general election result
Labour won Leeds South East at the 1945 general election with a majority of 15,845. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 15,84555.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.5%28,347 valid votes
- Electorate
- 39,668
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,363 | 71.8% | |
| Conservative | 4,518 | 15.9% | |
| Liberal | 3,466 | 12.2% | |
| Valid votes | 28,347 | ||
| Majority | 15,845 | 55.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Leeds South East at the 1945 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,363 votes (71.8%).
What was the majority in Leeds South East in 1945?
15,845 votes (55.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Leeds South East in 1945?
71.5% of the 39,668 registered electors cast a valid vote (28,347 votes).
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