1945 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Rotherham: 1945 general election result
Labour won Rotherham at the 1945 general election with a majority of 23,234. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 23,23448.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.4%48,074 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,949
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 35,654 | 74.2% | |
| National Liberal | 12,420 | 25.8% | |
| Valid votes | 48,074 | ||
| Majority | 23,234 | 48.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Rotherham at the 1945 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 35,654 votes (74.2%).
What was the majority in Rotherham in 1945?
23,234 votes (48.3% of valid votes) over the National Liberal.
What was the turnout in Rotherham in 1945?
76.4% of the 62,949 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,074 votes).
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