1945 general election · East Midlands
Leicestershire Melton: 1945 general election result
The Conservatives won Leicestershire Melton at the 1945 general election with a majority of 5,393. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,39310.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.6%51,661 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,440
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,772 | 46.0% | |
| Labour | 18,379 | 35.6% | |
| Liberal | 9,510 | 18.4% | |
| Valid votes | 51,661 | ||
| Majority | 5,393 | 10.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Leicestershire Melton at the 1945 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,772 votes (46.0%).
What was the majority in Leicestershire Melton in 1945?
5,393 votes (10.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Leicestershire Melton in 1945?
76.6% of the 67,440 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,661 votes).
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