1945 general election · North East
South Shields: 1945 general election result
Labour won South Shields at the 1945 general election with a majority of 7,114. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,11418.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.1%37,706 valid votes
- Electorate
- 51,599
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,410 | 59.4% | |
| National Liberal | 15,296 | 40.6% | |
| Valid votes | 37,706 | ||
| Majority | 7,114 | 18.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won South Shields at the 1945 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,410 votes (59.4%).
What was the majority in South Shields in 1945?
7,114 votes (18.9% of valid votes) over the National Liberal.
What was the turnout in South Shields in 1945?
73.1% of the 51,599 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,706 votes).
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