1945 general election · North West
Rochdale: 1945 general election result
Labour won Rochdale at the 1945 general election with a majority of 5,195. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5,19510.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.7%49,110 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,873
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,047 | 44.9% | |
| Conservative | 16,852 | 34.3% | |
| Liberal | 10,211 | 20.8% | |
| Valid votes | 49,110 | ||
| Majority | 5,195 | 10.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Rochdale at the 1945 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,047 votes (44.9%).
What was the majority in Rochdale in 1945?
5,195 votes (10.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Rochdale in 1945?
80.7% of the 60,873 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,110 votes).
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