North West · Former constituency (1918–1945)
Cumberland Northern
Every general election in Cumberland Northern since 1918 (until 1945). Latest: Liberal, majority 198.
1945 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 12,053 | 50.4% | |
| Conservative | 11,855 | 49.6% | |
| Valid votes | 23,908 | ||
| Majority | 198 | 0.8% | |
Turnout 75.6% of 31,631 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Lib | Con | 198 | 0.8 | 75.6% | |
| 1935 | Lib | Con | 894 | 3.7 | 83.9% | Lib gain from Con |
| 1931 | Con | Lib | 1,277 | 5.4 | 84.6% | Con hold |
| 1929 | Con | Lib | 731 | 3.2 | 83.7% | Con hold |
| 1924 | Con | Lib | 3,765 | 19.3 | 86.0% | Con hold |
| 1923 | Con | Lib | 218 | 1.2 | 83.2% | Con hold |
| 1922 | Con | Lib | 271 | 1.6 | 79.9% | Con hold |
| 1918 | Con | — | 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 Cumberland Northern?
The Liberals won Cumberland Northern at the 1945 general election with a majority of 198.
Which parties have won Cumberland Northern?
At the 8 general elections held under this name since 1918: Conservative 6, Liberal 2.
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