1945 general election · North West
Wigan: 1945 general election result
Labour won Wigan at the 1945 general election with a majority of 16,726. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 16,72636.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.4%46,058 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,281
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 31,392 | 68.2% | |
| Conservative | 14,666 | 31.8% | |
| Valid votes | 46,058 | ||
| Majority | 16,726 | 36.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Wigan at the 1945 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 31,392 votes (68.2%).
What was the majority in Wigan in 1945?
16,726 votes (36.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Wigan in 1945?
80.4% of the 57,281 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,058 votes).
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