South West · Former constituency (1918–1945)
Cornwall Northern
Every general election in Cornwall Northern since 1918 (until 1945). Latest: Liberal, majority 2,665.
1945 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 18,836 | 52.9% | |
| Conservative | 16,171 | 45.4% | |
| Others | 626 | 1.8% | |
| Valid votes | 35,633 | ||
| Majority | 2,665 | 7.5% | |
Turnout 72.7% of 49,033 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Lib | Con | 2,665 | 7.5 | 72.7% | |
| 1935 | Lib | Con | 836 | 2.5 | 79.9% | Lib hold |
| 1931 | Lib | Con | 1,341 | 3.9 | 85.7% | Lib hold |
| 1929 | Lib | Con | 2,491 | 7.5 | 86.1% | Lib gain from Con |
| 1924 | Con | Lib | 1,712 | 7.3 | 78.0% | Con gain from Lib |
| 1923 | Lib | Con | 2,853 | 13.0 | 75.6% | Lib gain from Nat Lib |
| 1922 | Nat Lib | — | unopposed | — | — | Nat Lib gain from Co Lib |
| 1918 | Co Lib | — | unopposed | — | — |
Constituency boundaries were redrawn several times (most recently in 1983, 1997, 2005 (Scotland), 2010 and 2024), so the area behind the name changed over time. Before 2010 results are by party; candidate names start in 2010.
Questions and answers
Who last won Cornwall Northern?
The Liberals won Cornwall Northern at the 1945 general election with a majority of 2,665.
Which parties have won Cornwall Northern?
At the 8 general elections held under this name since 1918: Liberal 5, Conservative 1, National Liberal 1, Coalition Liberal 1.
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