1918 general election · Scotland
Ayrshire and Bute South Ayrshire: 1918 general election result
Labour won Ayrshire and Bute South Ayrshire at the 1918 general election with a majority of 863. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8635.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 61.5%17,035 valid votes
- Electorate
- 27,691
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 6,358 | 37.3% | |
| Conservative | 5,495 | 32.3% | |
| Liberal | 4,555 | 26.7% | |
| Independent Conservative | 627 | 3.7% | |
| Valid votes | 17,035 | ||
| Majority | 863 | 5.1% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Ayrshire and Bute South Ayrshire at the 1918 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 6,358 votes (37.3%).
What was the majority in Ayrshire and Bute South Ayrshire in 1918?
863 votes (5.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Ayrshire and Bute South Ayrshire in 1918?
61.5% of the 27,691 registered electors cast a valid vote (17,035 votes).
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