1945 general election · South West
Wiltshire Devizes: 1945 general election result
The Conservatives won Wiltshire Devizes at the 1945 general election with a majority of 4,676. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,67617.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.9%27,194 valid votes
- Electorate
- 38,911
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 12,796 | 47.1% | |
| Labour | 8,120 | 29.9% | |
| Liberal | 6,278 | 23.1% | |
| Valid votes | 27,194 | ||
| Majority | 4,676 | 17.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Wiltshire Devizes at the 1945 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 12,796 votes (47.1%).
What was the majority in Wiltshire Devizes in 1945?
4,676 votes (17.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Wiltshire Devizes in 1945?
69.9% of the 38,911 registered electors cast a valid vote (27,194 votes).
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