1945 general election · East of England
Suffolk (West) Bury St Edmunds: 1945 general election result
The Conservatives won Suffolk (West) Bury St Edmunds at the 1945 general election with a majority of 5,818. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,81818.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 67.2%30,821 valid votes
- Electorate
- 45,882
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 15,013 | 48.7% | |
| Labour | 9,195 | 29.8% | |
| Liberal | 5,863 | 19.0% | |
| Common Wealth | 750 | 2.4% | |
| Valid votes | 30,821 | ||
| Majority | 5,818 | 18.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Suffolk (West) Bury St Edmunds at the 1945 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 15,013 votes (48.7%).
What was the majority in Suffolk (West) Bury St Edmunds in 1945?
5,818 votes (18.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Suffolk (West) Bury St Edmunds in 1945?
67.2% of the 45,882 registered electors cast a valid vote (30,821 votes).
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