1945 general election · South West
Somerset Taunton: 1945 general election result
Labour won Somerset Taunton at the 1945 general election with a majority of 2,118. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,1185.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.2%37,834 valid votes
- Electorate
- 51,681
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 19,976 | 52.8% | |
| Conservative | 17,858 | 47.2% | |
| Valid votes | 37,834 | ||
| Majority | 2,118 | 5.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Somerset Taunton at the 1945 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 19,976 votes (52.8%).
What was the majority in Somerset Taunton in 1945?
2,118 votes (5.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Somerset Taunton in 1945?
73.2% of the 51,681 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,834 votes).
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