Scotland · Former constituency (1918–1945)
Dumbarton District of Burghs
Every general election in Dumbarton District of Burghs since 1918 (until 1945). Latest: Labour, majority 7,586.
1945 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 16,262 | 65.2% | |
| Conservative | 8,676 | 34.8% | |
| Valid votes | 24,938 | ||
| Majority | 7,586 | 30.4% | |
Turnout 73.2% of 34,067 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Lab | Con | 7,586 | 30.4 | 73.2% | |
| 1935 | Lab | Con | 9,500 | 30.3 | 78.8% | Lab gain from Ind Lab |
| 1931 | Ind Lab | Con | 997 | 3.2 | 80.7% | Ind Lab gain from Lab |
| 1929 | Lab | Con | 7,968 | 26.2 | 77.1% | Lab hold |
| 1924 | Lab | Con | 4,535 | 18.4 | 76.1% | Lab hold |
| 1923 | Lab | Con | 4,952 | 22.5 | 68.0% | Lab hold |
| 1922 | Lab | Nat Lib | 7,290 | 28.6 | 76.2% | Lab gain from Co Lib |
| 1918 | Co Lib | Lab | 1,168 | 5.2 | 70.4% |
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 Dumbarton District of Burghs?
Labour won Dumbarton District of Burghs at the 1945 general election with a majority of 7,586.
Which parties have won Dumbarton District of Burghs?
At the 8 general elections held under this name since 1918: Labour 6, Independent Labour 1, Coalition Liberal 1.
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