1945 general election · London
Lewisham East: 1945 general election result
Labour won Lewisham East at the 1945 general election with a majority of 15,219. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 15,21925.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.2%60,434 valid votes
- Electorate
- 79,318
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 37,361 | 61.8% | |
| Conservative | 22,142 | 36.6% | |
| Others | 931 | 1.5% | |
| Valid votes | 60,434 | ||
| Majority | 15,219 | 25.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Lewisham East at the 1945 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 37,361 votes (61.8%).
What was the majority in Lewisham East in 1945?
15,219 votes (25.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Lewisham East in 1945?
76.2% of the 79,318 registered electors cast a valid vote (60,434 votes).
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