1945 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Yorkshire (East Riding) Howdenshire: 1945 general election result
The Conservatives won Yorkshire (East Riding) Howdenshire at the 1945 general election with a majority of 10,187. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,18726.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.1%38,178 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,679
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,348 | 55.9% | |
| Labour | 11,161 | 29.2% | |
| Liberal | 5,669 | 14.9% | |
| Valid votes | 38,178 | ||
| Majority | 10,187 | 26.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Yorkshire (East Riding) Howdenshire at the 1945 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,348 votes (55.9%).
What was the majority in Yorkshire (East Riding) Howdenshire in 1945?
10,187 votes (26.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Yorkshire (East Riding) Howdenshire in 1945?
71.1% of the 53,679 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,178 votes).
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