1918 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Dewsbury: 1918 general election result
The Conservatives won Dewsbury at the 1918 general election with a majority of 2,257. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,25712.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 67.3%18,579 valid votes
- Electorate
- 27,592
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 7,853 | 42.3% | |
| Labour | 5,596 | 30.1% | |
| Liberal | 5,130 | 27.6% | |
| Valid votes | 18,579 | ||
| Majority | 2,257 | 12.2% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Dewsbury at the 1918 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 7,853 votes (42.3%).
What was the majority in Dewsbury in 1918?
2,257 votes (12.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Dewsbury in 1918?
67.3% of the 27,592 registered electors cast a valid vote (18,579 votes).
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