1945 general election · North West
Westmorland: 1945 general election result
The Conservatives won Westmorland at the 1945 general election with a majority of 10,043. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,04327.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.9%37,010 valid votes
- Electorate
- 48,117
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 19,717 | 53.3% | |
| Labour | 9,674 | 26.1% | |
| Liberal | 7,313 | 19.8% | |
| Others | 306 | 0.8% | |
| Valid votes | 37,010 | ||
| Majority | 10,043 | 27.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Westmorland at the 1945 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 19,717 votes (53.3%).
What was the majority in Westmorland in 1945?
10,043 votes (27.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Westmorland in 1945?
76.9% of the 48,117 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,010 votes).
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