1945 general election · West Midlands
Wolverhampton East: 1945 general election result
Labour won Wolverhampton East at the 1945 general election with a majority of 6,557. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,55717.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.3%37,235 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,825
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 17,763 | 47.7% | |
| Liberal | 11,206 | 30.1% | |
| Conservative | 8,266 | 22.2% | |
| Valid votes | 37,235 | ||
| Majority | 6,557 | 17.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Wolverhampton East at the 1945 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 17,763 votes (47.7%).
What was the majority in Wolverhampton East in 1945?
6,557 votes (17.6% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Wolverhampton East in 1945?
73.3% of the 50,825 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,235 votes).
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