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In the run-up to the 1945 general election, various organisations carry out opinion polling to gauge voting intention. Results of such polls are displayed in this article.
The date range for these opinion polls are from 1943 until late June 1945.
All data is from PollBase. [1]
| Date(s) conducted | Pollster | Client | Con | Lab | Lib | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 July 1945 | 1945 general election [2] | 39.6% | 48.0% | 9% | 8.4% | |
| 24–27 Jun 1945 | Gallup | News Chronicle | 41% | 47% | 10.5% | 6% |
| Jun 1945 | Centre of Public Opinion | Daily Express | 45% | 45% | 12% | Tie |
| Jun 1945 | Gallup | News Chronicle | 37% | 45% | 15% | 8% |
| May 1945 | Gallup | News Chronicle | 33% | 45% | 15% | 12% |
| Apr 1945 | Gallup | News Chronicle | 28% | 47% | 14% | 19% |
| Feb 1945 | Gallup | News Chronicle | 27.5% | 47% | 12.5% | 20% |
| Jan 1944 | Gallup | News Chronicle | 28% | 45% | 12% | 17% |
| Dec 1943 | Gallup | News Chronicle | 31.5% | 46.5% | 11.5% | 15% |
| Jul 1943 | Gallup | News Chronicle | 33% | 47.5% | 11% | 14.5% |
| Jun 1943 | Gallup | News Chronicle | 36% | 44% | 10.5% | 8% |
| Nov 1935 | 1935 general election [2] | 53.3% | 38.0% | 6.7% | 15.3% | |
| Date(s) conducted | Pollster | Client | Gov. | Opp. | Don't Know | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1940 | Gallup | N/A | 51% | 27% | 22% | 24% |
| Dec 1939 | Gallup | N/A | 54% | 30% | 16% | 14% |
| Feb 1939 | Gallup | N/A | 50% | 44% | 6% | 6% |
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