1945 general election · Scotland
Midlothian and Peeblesshire Peebles and Southern: 1945 general election result
Labour won Midlothian and Peeblesshire Peebles and Southern at the 1945 general election with a majority of 6,496. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,49623.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.5%27,895 valid votes
- Electorate
- 37,931
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 15,546 | 55.7% | |
| Conservative | 9,050 | 32.4% | |
| Liberal | 3,299 | 11.8% | |
| Valid votes | 27,895 | ||
| Majority | 6,496 | 23.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Midlothian and Peeblesshire Peebles and Southern at the 1945 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 15,546 votes (55.7%).
What was the majority in Midlothian and Peeblesshire Peebles and Southern in 1945?
6,496 votes (23.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Midlothian and Peeblesshire Peebles and Southern in 1945?
73.5% of the 37,931 registered electors cast a valid vote (27,895 votes).
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