1945 general election · Scotland
Leith: 1945 general election result
Labour won Leith at the 1945 general election with a majority of 9,455. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9,45529.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.1%32,180 valid votes
- Electorate
- 46,581
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 19,571 | 60.8% | |
| National Liberal | 10,116 | 31.4% | |
| Others | 2,493 | 7.8% | |
| Valid votes | 32,180 | ||
| Majority | 9,455 | 29.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Leith at the 1945 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 19,571 votes (60.8%).
What was the majority in Leith in 1945?
9,455 votes (29.4% of valid votes) over the National Liberal.
What was the turnout in Leith in 1945?
69.1% of the 46,581 registered electors cast a valid vote (32,180 votes).
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