1945 general election · West Midlands
Shropshire Shrewsbury: 1945 general election result
The Conservatives won Shropshire Shrewsbury at the 1945 general election with a majority of 4,594. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,59413.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.9%34,166 valid votes
- Electorate
- 46,854
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 15,174 | 44.4% | |
| Labour | 10,580 | 31.0% | |
| Liberal | 8,412 | 24.6% | |
| Valid votes | 34,166 | ||
| Majority | 4,594 | 13.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Shropshire Shrewsbury at the 1945 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 15,174 votes (44.4%).
What was the majority in Shropshire Shrewsbury in 1945?
4,594 votes (13.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Shropshire Shrewsbury in 1945?
72.9% of the 46,854 registered electors cast a valid vote (34,166 votes).
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