1945 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Yorkshire (North Riding) Scarborough and Whitby: 1945 general election result
The Conservatives won Yorkshire (North Riding) Scarborough and Whitby at the 1945 general election with a majority of 10,047. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,04724.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.0%40,814 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,171
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,786 | 50.9% | |
| Liberal | 10,739 | 26.3% | |
| Labour | 9,289 | 22.8% | |
| Valid votes | 40,814 | ||
| Majority | 10,047 | 24.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1935 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Yorkshire (North Riding) Scarborough and Whitby at the 1945 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,786 votes (50.9%).
What was the majority in Yorkshire (North Riding) Scarborough and Whitby in 1945?
10,047 votes (24.6% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Yorkshire (North Riding) Scarborough and Whitby in 1945?
69.0% of the 59,171 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,814 votes).
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