Coventry West — UK General Election Results
Coventry West was won by Labour at the 1945 general election, with a majority of 15,013 votes over Conservative. This page covers the 1945 general election, the only one on record for Coventry West under this name.
Full Election History, 1945–1945
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Israel Maurice Edelman (Labour) | 38,249 | 62.2% | William Frederick Strickland (Conservative) | 15,013 (24.4 pts) | 66.1% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1945
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Israel Maurice Edelman | Labour | 38,249 | 62.2% | Yes |
| William Frederick Strickland | Conservative | 23,236 | 37.8% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Not enough contested elections of data yet to chart a trend.
Trend
Coventry West has been contested at 1 general election on record (1945). Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Coventry West in the 1945 general election?
Labour won Coventry West in 1945 with 38,249 votes (62.2%), a majority of 15,013 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won Coventry West since 1945?
Since 1945, Coventry West has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Coventry West?
The closest result on record for Coventry West was 1945, when Labour beat Conservative by just 15,013 votes (24.4 percentage points).