1945 general election · London
Woolwich East: 1945 general election result
Labour won Woolwich East at the 1945 general election with a majority of 11,746. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,74643.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.7%26,791 valid votes
- Electorate
- 36,851
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,983 | 70.9% | |
| Conservative | 7,237 | 27.0% | |
| Others | 571 | 2.1% | |
| Valid votes | 26,791 | ||
| Majority | 11,746 | 43.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Woolwich East at the 1945 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,983 votes (70.9%).
What was the majority in Woolwich East in 1945?
11,746 votes (43.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Woolwich East in 1945?
72.7% of the 36,851 registered electors cast a valid vote (26,791 votes).
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