1918 general election · North West
Burnley: 1918 general election result
Labour won Burnley at the 1918 general election with a majority of 2,928. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,9288.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.4%36,331 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,870
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 15,217 | 41.9% | |
| Conservative | 12,289 | 33.8% | |
| Liberal | 8,825 | 24.3% | |
| Valid votes | 36,331 | ||
| Majority | 2,928 | 8.1% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Burnley at the 1918 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 15,217 votes (41.9%).
What was the majority in Burnley in 1918?
2,928 votes (8.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Burnley in 1918?
71.4% of the 50,870 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,331 votes).
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