1945 general election · East Midlands
Leicester South: 1945 general election result
Labour won Leicester South at the 1945 general election with a majority of 1,168. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 1,1682.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.4%43,423 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,608
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 19,541 | 45.0% | |
| Conservative | 18,373 | 42.3% | |
| Liberal | 5,509 | 12.7% | |
| Valid votes | 43,423 | ||
| Majority | 1,168 | 2.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Leicester South at the 1945 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 19,541 votes (45.0%).
What was the majority in Leicester South in 1945?
1,168 votes (2.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Leicester South in 1945?
75.4% of the 57,608 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,423 votes).
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