1945 general election · Scotland
Orkney and Shetland: 1945 general election result
The Conservatives won Orkney and Shetland at the 1945 general election with a majority of 329. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3291.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 55.5%17,487 valid votes
- Electorate
- 31,493
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 6,304 | 36.1% | |
| Liberal | 5,975 | 34.2% | |
| Labour | 5,208 | 29.8% | |
| Valid votes | 17,487 | ||
| Majority | 329 | 1.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Orkney and Shetland at the 1945 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 6,304 votes (36.1%).
What was the majority in Orkney and Shetland in 1945?
329 votes (1.9% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Orkney and Shetland in 1945?
55.5% of the 31,493 registered electors cast a valid vote (17,487 votes).
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