1918 general election · North West
Blackpool: 1918 general election result
The Conservatives won Blackpool at the 1918 general election with a majority of 5,956. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,95621.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.0%28,288 valid votes
- Electorate
- 41,627
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 15,818 | 55.9% | |
| Independent | 9,862 | 34.9% | |
| Labour | 2,608 | 9.2% | |
| Valid votes | 28,288 | ||
| Majority | 5,956 | 21.1% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Blackpool at the 1918 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 15,818 votes (55.9%).
What was the majority in Blackpool in 1918?
5,956 votes (21.1% of valid votes) over the Independent.
What was the turnout in Blackpool in 1918?
68.0% of the 41,627 registered electors cast a valid vote (28,288 votes).
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