1945 general election · South East
Rochester Gillingham: 1945 general election result
Labour won Rochester Gillingham at the 1945 general election with a majority of 1,856. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 1,8566.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.3%28,364 valid votes
- Electorate
- 39,765
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 15,110 | 53.3% | |
| Conservative | 13,254 | 46.7% | |
| Valid votes | 28,364 | ||
| Majority | 1,856 | 6.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Rochester Gillingham at the 1945 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 15,110 votes (53.3%).
What was the majority in Rochester Gillingham in 1945?
1,856 votes (6.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Rochester Gillingham in 1945?
71.3% of the 39,765 registered electors cast a valid vote (28,364 votes).
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