1945 general election · South West
Somersetshire Yeovil: 1945 general election result
The Conservatives won Somersetshire Yeovil at the 1945 general election with a majority of 174. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1740.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.2%44,513 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,217
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 16,815 | 37.8% | |
| Labour | 16,641 | 37.4% | |
| Liberal | 11,057 | 24.8% | |
| Valid votes | 44,513 | ||
| Majority | 174 | 0.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Somersetshire Yeovil at the 1945 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 16,815 votes (37.8%).
What was the majority in Somersetshire Yeovil in 1945?
174 votes (0.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Somersetshire Yeovil in 1945?
75.2% of the 59,217 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,513 votes).
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