1945 general election · South West
Wiltshire Chippenham: 1945 general election result
The Conservatives won Wiltshire Chippenham at the 1945 general election with a majority of 4,023. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,02310.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.7%37,302 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,524
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 15,889 | 42.6% | |
| Labour | 11,866 | 31.8% | |
| Liberal | 9,547 | 25.6% | |
| Valid votes | 37,302 | ||
| Majority | 4,023 | 10.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Wiltshire Chippenham at the 1945 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 15,889 votes (42.6%).
What was the majority in Wiltshire Chippenham in 1945?
4,023 votes (10.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Wiltshire Chippenham in 1945?
69.7% of the 53,524 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,302 votes).
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