1945 general election · London
Walthamstow East: 1945 general election result
Labour won Walthamstow East at the 1945 general election with a majority of 6,532. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,53221.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.5%30,622 valid votes
- Electorate
- 41,676
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 15,650 | 51.1% | |
| Conservative | 9,118 | 29.8% | |
| Liberal | 5,854 | 19.1% | |
| Valid votes | 30,622 | ||
| Majority | 6,532 | 21.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Walthamstow East at the 1945 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 15,650 votes (51.1%).
What was the majority in Walthamstow East in 1945?
6,532 votes (21.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Walthamstow East in 1945?
73.5% of the 41,676 registered electors cast a valid vote (30,622 votes).
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