1945 general election · Scotland
Roxburghshire and Selkirkshire: 1945 general election result
The Conservatives won Roxburghshire and Selkirkshire at the 1945 general election with a majority of 1,628. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,6284.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.6%34,943 valid votes
- Electorate
- 47,492
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 13,232 | 37.9% | |
| Liberal | 11,604 | 33.2% | |
| Labour | 10,107 | 28.9% | |
| Valid votes | 34,943 | ||
| Majority | 1,628 | 4.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Roxburghshire and Selkirkshire at the 1945 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 13,232 votes (37.9%).
What was the majority in Roxburghshire and Selkirkshire in 1945?
1,628 votes (4.7% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Roxburghshire and Selkirkshire in 1945?
73.6% of the 47,492 registered electors cast a valid vote (34,943 votes).
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