1918 general election · North West
Accrington: 1918 general election result
The Conservatives won Accrington at the 1918 general election with a majority of 5,430. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,43018.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.5%29,293 valid votes
- Electorate
- 42,160
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 13,808 | 47.1% | |
| Liberal | 8,378 | 28.6% | |
| Labour | 6,369 | 21.7% | |
| Others | 738 | 2.5% | |
| Valid votes | 29,293 | ||
| Majority | 5,430 | 18.5% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Accrington at the 1918 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 13,808 votes (47.1%).
What was the majority in Accrington in 1918?
5,430 votes (18.5% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Accrington in 1918?
69.5% of the 42,160 registered electors cast a valid vote (29,293 votes).
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