1918 general election · Scotland
Dumfriesshire: 1918 general election result
The Conservatives won Dumfriesshire at the 1918 general election with a majority of 5,783. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,78327.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 57.4%20,907 valid votes
- Electorate
- 36,394
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 13,345 | 63.8% | |
| Liberal | 7,562 | 36.2% | |
| Valid votes | 20,907 | ||
| Majority | 5,783 | 27.7% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Dumfriesshire at the 1918 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 13,345 votes (63.8%).
What was the majority in Dumfriesshire in 1918?
5,783 votes (27.7% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Dumfriesshire in 1918?
57.4% of the 36,394 registered electors cast a valid vote (20,907 votes).
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