1945 general election · South East
Sussex (East) Lewes: 1945 general election result
The Conservatives won Sussex (East) Lewes at the 1945 general election with a majority of 7,659. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,65915.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.8%51,055 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,144
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,170 | 51.3% | |
| Labour | 18,511 | 36.3% | |
| Liberal | 6,374 | 12.5% | |
| Valid votes | 51,055 | ||
| Majority | 7,659 | 15.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Sussex (East) Lewes at the 1945 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,170 votes (51.3%).
What was the majority in Sussex (East) Lewes in 1945?
7,659 votes (15.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Sussex (East) Lewes in 1945?
71.8% of the 71,144 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,055 votes).
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