1945 general election · London
West Ham Plaistow: 1945 general election result
Labour won West Ham Plaistow at the 1945 general election with a majority of 14,888. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 14,88875.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.4%19,814 valid votes
- Electorate
- 28,974
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 17,351 | 87.6% | |
| Conservative | 2,463 | 12.4% | |
| Valid votes | 19,814 | ||
| Majority | 14,888 | 75.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won West Ham Plaistow at the 1945 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 17,351 votes (87.6%).
What was the majority in West Ham Plaistow in 1945?
14,888 votes (75.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in West Ham Plaistow in 1945?
68.4% of the 28,974 registered electors cast a valid vote (19,814 votes).
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