1945 general election · East of England
Suffolk (East) Lowestoft: 1945 general election result
Labour won Suffolk (East) Lowestoft at the 1945 general election with a majority of 1,763. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 1,7635.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 67.7%30,300 valid votes
- Electorate
- 44,764
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 12,759 | 42.1% | |
| Conservative | 10,996 | 36.3% | |
| Liberal | 6,545 | 21.6% | |
| Valid votes | 30,300 | ||
| Majority | 1,763 | 5.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Suffolk (East) Lowestoft at the 1945 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 12,759 votes (42.1%).
What was the majority in Suffolk (East) Lowestoft in 1945?
1,763 votes (5.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Suffolk (East) Lowestoft in 1945?
67.7% of the 44,764 registered electors cast a valid vote (30,300 votes).
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