1945 general election · South East
Sussex (East) East Grinstead: 1945 general election result
The Conservatives won Sussex (East) East Grinstead at the 1945 general election with a majority of 15,754. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 15,75431.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.9%49,503 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,860
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,273 | 57.1% | |
| Labour | 12,519 | 25.3% | |
| Liberal | 8,711 | 17.6% | |
| Valid votes | 49,503 | ||
| Majority | 15,754 | 31.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Sussex (East) East Grinstead at the 1945 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,273 votes (57.1%).
What was the majority in Sussex (East) East Grinstead in 1945?
15,754 votes (31.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Sussex (East) East Grinstead in 1945?
70.9% of the 69,860 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,503 votes).
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