1945 general election · South East
Rochester Chatham: 1945 general election result
Labour won Rochester Chatham at the 1945 general election with a majority of 3,716. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3,71610.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.1%34,784 valid votes
- Electorate
- 48,270
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 19,250 | 55.3% | |
| Conservative | 15,534 | 44.7% | |
| Valid votes | 34,784 | ||
| Majority | 3,716 | 10.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Rochester Chatham at the 1945 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 19,250 votes (55.3%).
What was the majority in Rochester Chatham in 1945?
3,716 votes (10.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Rochester Chatham in 1945?
72.1% of the 48,270 registered electors cast a valid vote (34,784 votes).
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