1945 general election · Scotland
Midlothian and Peeblesshire Northern: 1945 general election result
The Conservatives won Midlothian and Peeblesshire Northern at the 1945 general election with a majority of 1,177. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,1772.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.1%51,790 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,831
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,834 | 48.0% | |
| Labour | 23,657 | 45.7% | |
| Common Wealth | 3,299 | 6.4% | |
| Valid votes | 51,790 | ||
| Majority | 1,177 | 2.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Midlothian and Peeblesshire Northern at the 1945 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,834 votes (48.0%).
What was the majority in Midlothian and Peeblesshire Northern in 1945?
1,177 votes (2.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Midlothian and Peeblesshire Northern in 1945?
70.1% of the 73,831 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,790 votes).
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