1945 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Yorkshire (North Riding) Richmond: 1945 general election result
The Conservatives won Yorkshire (North Riding) Richmond at the 1945 general election with a majority of 8,905. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,90525.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.2%34,676 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,836
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 18,332 | 52.9% | |
| Liberal | 9,427 | 27.2% | |
| Labour | 6,104 | 17.6% | |
| Common Wealth | 813 | 2.3% | |
| Valid votes | 34,676 | ||
| Majority | 8,905 | 25.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Yorkshire (North Riding) Richmond at the 1945 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 18,332 votes (52.9%).
What was the majority in Yorkshire (North Riding) Richmond in 1945?
8,905 votes (25.7% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Yorkshire (North Riding) Richmond in 1945?
68.2% of the 50,836 registered electors cast a valid vote (34,676 votes).
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